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HISTORY AND DIRECTORY 



OF 



SPRINGFIELD 



AND 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD, 



CONTAINING A. 

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE EARLY SETTLEMENT, GROWTH AND BUSINESS IMPOR- 
TANCE OF THESE CITIES; THE RESIDENCE AND OCCUPATION OFALL HEADS 
OF FAMILIES AND PERSONS OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; 
THE POPULATION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION, 
AND OTHER VALUABLE INFORMATION. 



COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY 

GEORGE S. ESCOTT 



SPRINGFIELD, MO. 

PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE PATRIOT-ADVERTISER. 

1878. 






CORRECTION 



A ntlHO iinprcHBion rsccniH to have boon matle upon the ininils of a niimljcr of nitr 
rriondf), who think thul the author of thiH book iflconnectrd with n orhool xuincwhcrr 
in Arkahnas. In order to corr«>ct this ini|>r(>!<i<ii>n. nnd to bring before tlir publir the 
f<cliool which he does rcpreHent, we have inserted on page inrt, the card of tlic MOl'N- 
TAIN GROVE ACADKMV and nrsiSE8S COLLI.liK. 

ThiH Scliool iH loCAted in the Houthennt comer of Wright count}', Mif>8ouri. on one 
(•f the highc.it apurHofthe O/ark MountainH. and b< surrounded by an elevated plateau 
\Thicli furnishes the flnest l>ody of fanning land in South Central Mishouri, includint: 
fomc good Govcmmcnt landH still Hul>Joct to entry. Tlic location Ih healthy, the nociely 
Kood, and tlio natural advantages Huch as to make it a favorable place for the building 
up of a Ur.Ht-claHH instituiion of learning. Special attention ih given to a practical bu- 
cine^is and scientitic course of instruction, rather tliaii to a classical (•<liication. 

Having purchased the school property and determined to make this our pennsnenl 
home, we shall be pleased to answer any iiKpiiries iVoni (lersons in search of cheap 
iioines aud a couvenieut place for obtaining a liberal education. 

Uespcctftilly, GEO. S. ESCOTT. 

Mountain Crove, Wright Counlv, Mi!->nurl. 






INTRODUCTION. 

"When in the course of hiiman events" a city grows to such an 
extent that every one does not know where every one else Hves, 
it becomes necessary for some person or persons to take upon 
themselves the responsibility of providing a complete and reliable 
Directory of such city ; and certainly no better time can be select 
ed for such a work than when its '* City Fathers" have passed an 
ordinance which provides for the numbering of its residences and 
business houses. With these self-evident facts in view, we enter- 
ed upon the discharge of this arduous duty with the determina- 
tion to prepare an accurate list of the names of all citizens of 
Springfield and North Springfield, and arrange them in alphabet- 
ical order, so that they may be easily found. In Springfield the 
residence or place of business is given according to number and 
street, while in North Springfield the location is pointed out by 
mentioning the street, together with such other data as may be 
considered necessary. 

In connection with the Directory, we take pleasure in present- 
ing to our patrons a concise history of the principal events con- 
nected with the early settlement of these beautiful " Cities of the 
Ozarks," together with such a sketch of their growth, reverses 
and prosperity as we have been enabled to prepare from the nu- 
merous items furnished by friends of the enterprise, among whom 
we may especially mention Messrs. John M. Pettijohn, A. G. Pat- 
terson, Joseph J. Weaver, Henry Sheppard, Jacob Painter, A. M, 
Townsend, Dr. E. T. Robberson, Judge Charles E. Harwood, Col. 
S. H. Boyd, Capt. A. M, Julian, Judge John S. Waddill, Judge M. 
J. Rountree, Rev. B. H, Bills, Mrs. Rush Owen and Mrs. Orlena 



Vl INTRODUCTION. 

C'olt'iimii, bcKidi's .Mr. A. V. Ingruni iiiul tlu' other ;,'cntI<MimijIy 
officerH of tlio coiuity ami cities, wlio have kimlly j^iven lis accesH 
to the books and papers of thiir reKpective ofTic-cH, inchiding th*- 
*'Ilhistnitetl Historical Atlas of (ireono County," recently ptil» 
lisheil. from which to obtain information. Nor must we nef^lect 
to give <lue credit to the editors of the lAtuhr, 7'it/ir>i, J'afrinf 
Adi't'ftisei'y Sonthirest J'^tnner, Sout/uctitfer anf Sjn'ritmi/ Oj[f'< r 
imj, for tiles of their respective papers and those formerly piil) 
lished here, from which we liavc gathered much useful (hitu. 

We wish also to cull particular attention to our adv( rtisers. wlio^ 
by their liberal piitrona^'e. have helped to jirovide the means of 
furnishing this book to subscribers at a merely nominal piice. 

Absolute perfection in this or any other human work cmnot be 
expected; but after using every exertion to muke it a reliable 
guide and an interesting narration of facts, we submit it to the 
criticism of the public. THI'. PUBLLSHKR. 

Sprhujtidxl M»., 1878. 



CONTENTS. 



PAGE 

Index to Advertisers, - - - - - - - 8 

Post Office Time Table, -------9 

('exsus Table, ----_-___ iq 

HISTORY or SPRINGFIELD. 
CHAPTER I. 
Incidents in the Early History of Southwest Missouri — 
Osage and Delaware Indians — Early Settlements on the 
"Jeems," - - ------- 11 

CHAPTER II. 
Other Settlements in Southwest Missouri before the Organ- 
ization OF Greene County — Kickapoo and other sm.all 
Indian Tribes, ---------22 

CHAPTER in. 
Organization of Greene County and Selection of County 
Seat — Military Organizations, and Expeditions against 
the Osages, ------ - 43 

CHAPTER IV. 
Biographical Sketches of some of Springfield's Pioneers, 59 

CHAPTER V. 
Twenty-Five Years of Prosperity — The Storm of War — 82 
The Return of Peace, ------- 

CHAPTER VI. 
Springfield as it now is — Its Surroundings, and a Glance at 
some of its Institutions and Leading Business Men, - 106 

HISTORY OF NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

Completion of the A. & P. R. R. to this Point — Founding of 
"New Town" — Some of its Pioneers and Present Business 
Men, etc. - - - - - - - - - 141 

DIRECTORY. 

Including Springfield and North Springfield, with Explana- 
tion of Plan of Numbering, ----- 165 



iNi)i;\ TO ai)vi:rtisi:i{s. 

Anderson, T. IJ., Prapticiil Wiitch Miikor l»;s 

Bahner iS: Wchor, Music Dealers, St. Louis, 17<i 

Benson, 1). L., Tjirantuhi AVlieel Hotiuy Hiirrow. 'l'i'2 

Brownson, Mrs. J. B., Dressmaker ISi) 

Crtss, L. S. iV Co., (Jrocers, IS} 

Cox, Frank, Fresco I'ainter ITJ 

Denton. H. F., Livery Stable is ( 

Dow, H. (). iS: Co., Aj,'ricultural Implements, !<»:{ 

Drury Collej^e 214 

I'lmery iS: C'omstock, Furniture Dealers, liO.s 

Kscott, (I. S., Mountain (iruve Academy, ISS 

Gardner, B. li., Younf>: House IIKI 

Goffe. Mrs. M. A., St. Louis Street House, r.iii 

Harris, James A., Book binder (facin-,') ---4 

H'^acker, F. A., SoutliwcKtei-n ('ip^ar Factory •-lO.s 

Huntington, B. F., Merchant Tailor ' 2ns 

Jackson, J. C, North Springfield House 172 

Kaufholz, H. H., Fartners' Store KiS 

Kcen(!r, ^L, Bakery and Confectionery, 2< is 

Kelley, J. M, Transient House, ". ISs 

Kennedy, D. C, Sj)ringtiold Le.ider, 'SA'2 

Kerber. Mrs. Henrietta, Resbiurant 172 

Koch, John H.. Clocks. Watches and Jewelry iSS 

Leach «.S: Tracey, S])ringriel<l Patriot- Advertiser I'.IJ 

Lee, A. R. Jt Co.. Merchant Tailors -.isi 

Loretto Young Ladies' Academy, 1(5 4 

Lyman. W. H . Blacksmith lU S 

Lyon. Dr. J. S., Spriugtield Hygeian Home li)(! 

Meissbach. Louis. Fashionable Barber 21(i 

Mitchell. Walter. Art Gallery 244 

Mclntire, Blank Book Manufacturer (facing) 24' • 

Naegler & Paulj-, Butchers and Packers. 1S4 

Nattrass. Dr. A., Denti.st 21«) 

Peck it Clark. Notions and Hosiery 21(! 

Kaithel. J. G.. Lumber Yard '. ISO 

Rountrce, J. M., Concord Nursery 1(14 

Sawyer it Lamorcaux, Springfield Times 24S 

Ste})hens, J. A.. Books and Stationery 200 

Singer Sewing Machine Company. 2.'iG iV- 2(10 

Trantham, W. H. B.. North Springfield Southwester '2'}Ct 

Talcott. S. Tudor, Real Estate and Shingles 244 

Wellman, A[rs. G. B., Sjuth Street Boarding House 200 

Wright. A. W., Practical Architect, 200 



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HISTOHY OF SPHmGFIELD. 



CHAPTER I. 

INCIDENTS IN THE EAKLY HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST MISSOl'KI— OSAGE 
AND DELAWARE INDIANS — EARLY SETTLEMENTS ON THE " .TEEMS." 

Considering- the fact that the founclino- of the "Queen City of 
the Ozarks" dates l)aek nearly half a century to the time when the 
red man still roamed through the forests and over the prairies of 
more than half of the territory of the United vStates, it may be in- 
teresting to our readers if we go hack a few years farther, to the 
days when the hardy frontiersmen first came here from the older 
and more thickly settled States and braved the dangers of con- 
testing the claims of the " Lo" family to this now wealthy and 
})rosperous section of our fair State. 

These pioneers Avere generally a class of persons who could not 
bear to be crowded and "hemmed in" by the increasing settle- 
ments and the fencing up of the "range" in the older states, so 
they followed the illustrious example of their forefathers and emi- 
grated to the far West in search of freedom from restraint and in 
quest of richer hunting grounds where the game had not been 
frightened away l.)y the advancing tide of civiUzation and improve- 
ment. 

As the "pilgrim fathers" and other noted ancestors of the 
American people broke loose from the l>ondage of the Old World 
and became the pioneers of the New, so their sons and grandsons 
extended their settlements farther west beyond the Blue Kidge and 
the Alleghanies ; and as Daniel Boone emigrated successively from 
North CaroUna to the mountains of the eastern part of Kentucky, 



12 iiisTOKV OK sriaNCKiKi.n. 

tlifiuv to t!u' wi'stnii. ami liiially to St. Charles county, in Mis 
soiiri, wlu'iv 1k' (lied, so liis tsoii Nathan oinijjrated still farther 
west and l)eeanie one of the pioneers of (^ireene eonnty, where he 
Mild the illustrious Daniel still lia\i' oiu' representative of the name, 
ill the person of James W. Boone, of Ash Grove. 

But the first settlements in Southwest Missouri, of which we 
lun'e any autiieutic record, were madt' on the James River, from 
eijrht to lilteeii mik's southwest of where Spriniilield now stands. 
These early settlenu-nts were made Ity John Pettijohn with his sons 
and their families, Joseph Price, and Auuustine Friend. William 
Fi-iend settled about the same time on Finley Creek, where Kenton 
now stands, in Christian county, and Jerry Pierson at the head of 
a iieek which still bears his name, in the east part of Greene 
county. Nathan Bnrrill, Isaac Prosser, and George Wells also 
came to the same %icinity a few months later. 

John P. Pettijohn, who was a soldier in the Kevolutionary war, 
was born in Henrico county. Viroinia. where he married and lived 
until 17117, when he reinovi'd to Gallia county, Ohio. There he 
settled a new farm, upon which he remained until 181H, at which 
time he and his family, togvther with those just mentioned and 
other relatives of the family to the number of twenty-four persons, 
set out to seek a home in the interior of the new Territory of Mis- 
souri. Whether IVIr. Wells was one of this company is not cer- 
tainly known. ^ 

Procuring a keel-boat, which was a sort of large row-boat, they 
i-ommenced their voyage in the latter part of the Sununer, down the 
Muskingum, thence down the Ohio and Mississippi to the mouth 
of White river. So fai", it had been comparatively easy sailing, 
they had made good time, and were in tine si)ii'its. The men had 
frequently gone on shore and killed game to add to their stock of 
provisions, of which they had laid in a good sui)ply before leading 
their homes in Ohio. It is not probable that it took many large 
Saratoga trunks to contain their surplus wardrol>e, but they brought 
with them such things as they exiu'cted would be necessary to 
make them comfortable and liajjpy in their new homes beyond the 
pale of fashionable society and its iTquirements. Among other 
things they had providiMl themselves with a variety of field and 
garden seeds, and as tlicy had sjjciit iiiuch of their time in hunting 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 13 

and trapping in the foi-ests of Ohio, they had a iiiniiher of bear- 
skins which were nsed as a snhstitnte for mattresses. 

Soon after commencing the ascent of Wliite river, they enconn- 
tered floods which greatly impeded their progress, the m-er being 
so full that it overflowed its banks, spreading out in some places 
for miles among the cane-brakes which lined it on either side, and 
flowing so rapidly that it was impossible to make any headway 
against its seething tide. 

About this time sickness assailed the little band and nearly all 
were prostrated with malarious fevers. With these hindrances, 
and the inabihty to go on shore to hunt, their supply of provisions 
was soon exhausted, and the famishing crew were compelled to use 
for food all of the seeds Avhich they had brought with them, and 
then even to singe the hair from the bear-skins and roast them to 
keep from starving. After this, for nearly eight days, the}- were 
without a mouthful of food of any kind, but on the eighth day a 
small deer came swimming up to the boat, as if for assistance, 
having probabh' been borne down on the current while attempting 
to cross the river. It is needless to say that the}' gave it such 
l)rotectiou as the vulture gave the lamb. On its flesh, without 
bread or salt, they subsisted two days, after which was another 
fast of eight days, and on the ninth day Nathan Burrill, a son-in- 
law of Mr. Pettijohn, took a skiff and set out among the cane- 
brakes, declaring that he would go till he found food or die in the 
attempt. He had not gone far before he heard the tinkling of a 
small bell, and. on rowing in the direction from which it proceeded, 
he soon cliscovered a mare and a young filh' wiiich were on a 
small knoll entirely surrounded by water, where they had l)een 
grazing, when the waters had risen around them and cut them off 
from the main land. Mr. Burrill considered it a ' ' military neces- 
sity," under the circumstances, to appropriate the filly to the use 
of himself and his suffering companions, without waiting for the 
owner's consent, inasmuch as he did not know where to find tlic 
owner, and there was not much time to be lost if anything wms 
to be done to save the famishing company. 

Shooting it down he next cut its throat and drank of its l)lood as 
it flowed warm from the animal's heart. With ditficulty he skinned 
the carcass and conveyed it piecemeal to tlie boat, where it was 



14 UISTDKY OK SlM!IN(iKIKI,D. 

gladly ri'ceived hy his i-onii-iuU-s. 'I'liis fiiriiisluMl food again for a 
few days, and tlu' waters ofttiug Iowit. and llie party gaining some 
strcngtii. tlu'y wen- making tlu'ir way slowly l)nt snrely toward the 
" promisi'd land," wlu-re a few other families had preceded them 
and formed settlements but a short time before. 

These settlements wi'r<' on White ri\t'i'. near the month of the 
BiiT Noi-th Fork, and eonseqnently in the present limits of Arkan- 
sas, which at that time fonned a part of the Missonri Territory. 

The lirst hnnian haliitation they fonnd was that of a Frenchman 
who lived all alone, far down the river below the other settlements, 
. where he was engaged in raising stock. From him they i)urchased 

'^_' ■ some corn, but he could not be induced for money or any other 
consideration to kill any beef or pork for them. However, with 
the corn, which they IjoIUmI, they soon gained suflicient strength to 
iro out occasionally and shoot game to go with it, and it was not 
long till they fonnd themselves among more hospitable pioneers, 
who. true to the custom of old Tennessee, from which most of 
them had i-migratt'd, would have shared their last loaf and killed 
their last fatted calf, in order to provide for the wants of the 
" ni'W-comers." 

And well was this kindness appreciated, for, during this long and 
l)eril()us voyage, two of the number — the wife of our veteran hero 
and the wife of his son William — had been taken away by the hand 
of di'atli. and the rest had Iteen sadly reduced by sickness and pri- 
vation. 

They were, howi-ver. soon able to erect caldns and begin to pro- 
vide for their own wants, as there were plenty of deer and turkeys 
in the country, and bee-trees well tilled with honey. The bear and 
the buffalo were not very diflicult to find, and the elk still roamed 
through the forests in large herds. 

But their settlement on the White river was not a iiermanent one. 
Their hunting excui'sions often extended several miles back among 
the hills and valleys, and as early as 1S2() and 1821, frequent expe- 
ditions wi're made by various members of the party as far north as 
the James river, where some of them erected a small caliin and 
thus established a claim to a place about eight miles south of the 
])resent site of Springfield. On his return from one of these ex- 
peditions, William Pettijohn told his neighbois on White river that 



HISTORY OF SPKIXGFIELD. 15 

he liad diseovertHl tlie coiintiy which flowed Avith milk and honey, 
bear's oil and buffalo niai-row. These two latter articles were con- 
sidered great luxuries among; the old hunters and trappers of the 
West. 

In the Spring and Summer of 1822 these families began to re- 
move to the places we have already mentioned — on the '' Jeems" — 
and within the present limits of Greene and Christian counties. 
Thomas Patterson and family, who had also lived about three years 
on AVhite river, which they had reached after successive removals 
from North Carolina to Tennessee, and from Tennessee to the 
Missouri Territory, came up the James in 1821 and bought the 
claim and improvement formerly made by some of the Petti John 
family on the place now owned by his son, Albert G. Patterson, 
who is, without doubt, the oldest settler and his farm the oldest 
improvement in this county, although actual settlement was not 
made upon it until August, 1822. 

Alexander Patterson, a brother of Thomas, came al)Out the same 
time aM made a settlement on the place which was aftei-ward Acj-k^^, «Vywv« 
known as the DaAid Wallace place ; also another Thomas Patter- %-. ' 
son, a cousin of All»ert G., settled higher up the James, a little 
ajjove Samuel Crenshaw's place. A man_ named Ingle settled near 
where the bridge now stands, at the crossing of the James, on the ' 
Ozark road, and there erected the first mill in Southwest Missouri. 

Ui> to this time these early settlers had encountered but very few 
Indians — only occasional parties of Osages wdio were in the habit 
of coming here in the Fall to hunt, their home being farther north 
and west, probably within the present limits of the State of Kan- 
sas. But, in the Autumn of 1822, the Delawares came, about five 
hundred strong, and laid claim to all of the southwest part of the 
State. 

These Delawares, one branch of the great Algonquins, are one of 
the most peaceable and friendly tribes in America, being the very 
same nation with whom William Penn formed his first treaty, 
which was ever kept inviolate by them, even when other nations had 
persecuted them for their friendsliip to the wliites. In an earlv 
day thej' were eminent for their A'alor and wisdom, and exercised 
an important influence over the other tribes, which was felt from 
the Chesapeake to the Hudson, as an evidence of which they re- 



1(5 HISTORY OF sriaXiiFIICM). 

ceivcd tlu' title of -'TIk- Orniul Father." In the sixteenth cen- 
tury then- home \y:is in the valley of the Delaware and on thelianks 
of the Seluiylkill. In 1751 we find them on the Susquehanna, 
and in iTlTi they wi-re jjaities with the AVyandotts, Shawnees and 
Miamis to the tieaty of peace at Greenville. Owing to the hos- 
tilities of other tril)es, they emii>Tated after this to White river, in 
Indiana, where they remained until their removal to this portion of 
the country, whither it is i)rol)al)le they had ])een directed by de- 
sioiiino; white men who had told them that this Avas the reservation 
wiiich had been set apart for them. 

The few white settlers here, not being satisfied on the subject, 
sent one of their number, Thomas Patterson, 8r., to St. Louis to 
make inquiry coneei-ning it, and he was there informed, although 
it is not known to whom he referred the matter, that the Indians 
were right, and that the white settlers must give up their claims. 
(Jn his i-eturning and reporting thus, the settlers nearly all aban- 
doned their claims, some going to the INIerrimac, some to Osage 
Fork of the Gasconade, some back to Illinois, and some pressing- 
onward still farther south and west. 

Besides the early settlers already mentioned there is a sort of 
traditionary account of a man by the name of DaAis, who settled 
on the James some time between 1822 and 1825, and was killed by 
the Indians, but we could not learn what tribe was charged with it 
or what the circumstances were. His \Aife and children probably 
removed from the country at the time of the general aljandonment 
of claims on the arrival of the Delawares and never returned to 
reclaim it. A man named Spencer O'Neil was also an early settler 
on the James, and will receive further mention in the next chapter. 

The Delawares, who were now in undisputed possession of the 
country', rented land to a few families who came with them, and 
also to Mr. William Friend, who remained on his farm thi'oughout 
the whole time that they had possession, and therefore, during his 
life-time, was the oldest permanent settler in this portion of the 
State. His father was a captain in the Revolutionary war, and he 
himself had been a soldier in the war of 1812, and was at the battle 
of Tippecanoe when Tecumseh was killed, so he had no fears in 
leraaining among the red men, especiallj' among this friendl}^ tribe. 
yiv. Friend had successively removed from Maryland to Ohio, 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. IT 

from Ohio to what is now Arkansas, and finally to the wilds of 
Southwest Missouri. He came with the Petti johu family, the joC.>>«-<:'^- 
Piersons, his brother Augustine, and the other pioneers who 
came by way of the rivers from Ohio. Of a family of thirteen 
children, lie has three sons — Reason, Hiram and Elias — still 
living in Christian county. 

With the Delawares, came a man named -Tames Wilson, who 
was married to three squaws while here, and after living- with 
each for a short time, would drive her oft', and seek another 
affinity. About the time the Delawares left, he "shipped" the 
third one and returned to St. Louis, where he married a whit© 
woman, whom he brought back with him, and they settled on a 
farm near the mouth of the creek which was named for him, and 
afterward became noted as the scene of one of the fiercest battles 
of the Great Rebellion. After the death of Mr. Wilson his widow 
was married to Dr. C. F. Terrill, whose name afterwards appears 
in the official record of Greene county as the second Clerk of the 
County Court. 

A man by the name of Marshall also came with them, being 
married to a squaw, with whom he lived until his death, which 
occurred about the time the Indians were leaving here, and his 
widow and orphans went to the Territory with their dusky com- 
panions. Mr. Marshall had taken the old mill which had formerly 
been abandoned by Mr. Ingle, and removed it down the river to 
a point near the mouth of Finley creek, where he had commenced 
a plantation. 

We also learn the names of two other men who seem to have 
come with the Indians as traders. They were Joseph Fillabert 
and William Gilliss. Of the latter, all the information we find 
after the Indians left, was developed through a suit brought by 
persons claiming to be his heirs, in consequence of his marriage 
to the daughter of a chief of a small tribe who were connected 
with the Delawares, or under their protection, while here. 

It is claimed that, like Wilson, he was not content to live Ion"- 
at a time with one dusky bride ; but that he, too, lived successively 
with three different ones, each, for the time, being considered 
his legal wife. It seems that while keeping a post at the Dela- 
ware town on the James fork of White river, he was twice married 



18 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

to women of the Doluware tribe; but, about the year 1830, he 
proposed to Laharsh, a fliief of the Piankcshaws, to marry his 
daughter, Kahketoqua, and that ho employed one Baptiste 
Peoria to negotiate the marriage. Baptiste visited Laharsh and 
reported favorably to Gilliss; after which he and Gilliss went 
down to the settlement on Cowskin creek, where the Indian 
maiden lived, and carried her father and mother presents, which 
were acceptable, and she returned with them to become his wife. 
In regard to the custom among the Indians in relation to mar- 
riiige. tlie contract was usually made thus with the parents, and 
if the bridegroom made presents which were satisfactory, the 
parents usually assented, and that constituted the marriage. 
' These contracts were dissoluble at the option of the parties, and 
in this case Gilliss sent Kahketoqua back after living with her 
for a few months, promising to recall her when he should return 
from the East. 

But it does not apj^ear that he ever returned or acknowledged 
her as his wife after this, although he frequently sent presents to 
her child, which was named Nancy, and in after years the heirs 
of Nancy, not being mentioned in his will, sued for their share of 
his property, which was finally granted them by decision of the 
Supreme Court of the State of Missouri, from reports of which 
we obtain our information. 

It seems that Mr. Gilliss' mother-in-law, the wife of Laharsh, 
accompanied him and his wife on the wedding tour, remaining 
several weeks, probably to give the wife some instructions in 
iiousekeeping, and that at the end of her visit, Gilliss took or sent 
her back to the Cowskin settlement. This watchfulness of the 
jmother-in-law over bride and groom doubtless had the same 
■effect as it is often supposed to have in the case of white mothers- 
in-law, and may have been the cause of the early separation. 

Concerning Mr. Fillabert, we have the following from the i^en 
of Col. S. H. Boyd, of this city: 

"With the Indians lived a Frenchman whose name was Joseph 
Fillabert. He and some associates in St. Louis carried on a trade 
at this Indian town for many years, by which he accumulated 
considerable riches, and he now possesses large paj'ing estates 
in St. Louis. From early life he had been a pioneer, and much 



HISTOBY OF SPBINGFIELD. Ift 

•of his career lias been j^assed iu close association with the Indians. 
When the Indians emigrated to the Indian Territory, Filhbert 
remained in this country, and still lives in Stone county. He 
takes great interest in the affairs of government, reads the weekly 
newspapers, and discusses with earnestness the political questions 
of the day. Many years have passed by since he was any distance 
from his comfortable home on the banks of the White river and 
the James. His agent in St. Louis makes him monthly statements 
of his property, and this is the only care he gives to his large St. 
Louis estates. He is the oldest settler of Southwest Missouri 
now living." 

The Indian town and trading post referred to, was at what is 
now known as the Berry Gibson place, in the northwest part of 
Christian county, on the James, and extending from the lane 
where the county road crosses the river, about three-fourths of a 
mile down its banks. This was their principal town, and for 
several years the home of the greater part of the nation. There 
were, however, some suburban towns scattered along np and 
down the James and on the banks of Wilson's creek. 

Here the Delawares remained monarchs of the forest and the 
prairie iintil about the year 1830, when it was determined that 
their reservation was further west. To their new hunting grounds 
they removed, and there they have ever since remained, true to 
their former pledges, at peace with the whites, and willing to 
suffer wrongs rather than engage in war. 

As soon as they left, most of the white settlers, who had been 
absent during their occupancy of the counti'y, came back and 
reclaimed their old homesteads, where the descendants of some 
of them still live. 

Mr. Pettijohn, who had been back to Ohio, came with his son 
John, who had remained in Illinois. On returning to their old 
home, which had afterward been the site of the Delaware town,^ 
they found a man named Joseph Porter in possession and claim- 
ing to have purchased it from the Indians ; so they went further 
down the river and settled near the mouth of the James, where 
they both remained until their death. John Mack Pettijohn, a 
grandson of the old pioneer, has long been a prominent citizen of 
Ozark, in Christian county, where he has raised a family of ten 



20 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

chihlren. four of whom are married and. still livinf^ there. In 
April last Mr. P. and his wife, with tlieir six unmarried children, 
set out overland, with horse and ox teams, for the interior of 
Oref;;on, but we learn that they have purchased land and settled 
in Southern Kansas. A\'e also hear of others of the family who- 
talk of moving further west. The descendants seem to inherit 
the ))ioneer spirit of their forefathers, and likewise a good degree 
of the patriotic spirit of their venerable ancestor of Revolutionary 
times. John Pettijohn, jr., and his brother William, were both 
soldiers in the war of 1812 ; a grandson. William C, was in the 
Mexican war, and two other grandsons, George and Levi, as well 
as a great grandson, John AV., were in the Union army in the late. 
war, while another grandson, George, Avho was the son of Jacob,, 
was in the Southern army. 

Joseph Porter, before mentioned, was distinguished as a first- 
rate farmer, as well as an excellent trapper and fisherman. He 
is said to have killed the last beaver taken in Greene county. 
Mr. P. is described as being of a very genial nature, full of fun 
and frolic, and possessing a large fund of anecdotes, which con- 
spired- to make him a general favorite with old and young. 
Concerning his family we have no further account. 

Thomas Patterson and family returned from Osage fork in 
1834. to the old i^lantation on the James, and in a small cemetery- 
near the old homestead his remains and those of his wife rest 
undisturbdd beneath the shade of a tine grove of native cedars, a 
fit emblem for the graves of i)ioneers from the mountains of 
North Carolina and Tennessee, which abound with this beautiful 
evergreen. On the old farm, as we have already stated, lives his 
son, Albert G., who, in his sixty-third year, has a family of four- 
teen children, the youngest of whom is but a few months old : so 
the name of Patterson is not likely soon to be forgotten. 

The farm now owned by Julian Foster, in Taylor township, was 
first settled by Rev. Mr. Moon6y, about the year 1827. Mr. 
Patterson informs us that when his father's family retiu-ned from 
the (Jsage fork, John B. and Edward Mooney were living on this 
land, which they had been renting from the Delawares. 

Samuel Martin, from North Carolina, eame in 1829, and re- 
mained in that part of the country for a number of years. He 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 21 

was at one time one of the Judges of the County Court, and 
afterward removed to Ozark county, where he held the office of 
Circuit Clerk. His brother Cowden came at the same time and 
remained until his death, which occurred in 1835. 

Of most of the other families who returned to their former 
plantations after the Indians had left, we find no representatives 
from whom to obtain definite information, but presume that most 
of them, or their descendants, have "gone west" with the grand 
army of pioneers whose biographies may never be traced by the 
historian's pen, but whose records will still live in the wonderful 
results which soon follow in the footsteps of that hardy race who 
form the vanguard of civilization. 



22 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 



CHAPTER II. 

OTHER SETTLE^IENTS IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, BEFORE THE ORGANIZATION: 
OF C4REENE COUNTY KICKAPOO AND OTHER SMALL INDIAN TRIBES. 

The probable removal of the Indians from Southwest Missouri^ 
aboTit the year 1830, seemed to be the signal for quite a large 
influx of pioneers. Although Missouri had been admitted into 
the Union, ten j-ears before, and the eastern and northern por- 
tions had been rapidly tilling up with immigrants, there were 
very few white people southwest of the center of the State, and 
all of this vast amount of territory, now comprising forty or fifty 
counties, was still attached to Wayne county. 

On the organization of Crawford county in 1829, this territory 
was transferred to its jurisdiction, under which it remained until 
the organization of Greene. 

There were no regular roads, and the usual way of reaching 
this part of the country was either by way of the rivers, as we 
have already described in the former chapter, or by following 
the Indian trails across from Green's Ferry, on the Mississippi. 
For a description of this route we cannot do better than to 
quote the description published not long since in the Springfield 
Leader, and M'ritten by John H. Miller, of Ritchey, from whose 
writings we expect to draw pretty freely for this chapter : 

"In the fall of 1820, Madison and J. P. Campbell left Maury 
County, Tennessee, on horseback, traveling toward the setting 
siin in search of homes for themselves and their families. Cross- 
ing the Mississippi river, thence west through the then Territory 
of Arkansas, on to the present site of Fayetteville, then almost an 
entire wilderness ; thence making a circle back in a northeasterly 
direction into Southwest IMissouri, striking the old Delaware 
town, the first and only place of note on the James fork, eight 
miles southwest of where Springfield now stands. From there 
they went on to Kickapoo prairie and then north into the tim.- 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 23^ 

ber, discovering the Fiilbrigbt spring and the natviral well. 
Near the latter they cat their names on some trees to mark their 
claims to the land in that vicinity. 'V 

Mr. M. next goes on to mention several families who were liv- 
ing on the James, the names of whoau we have already given in 
the preceding chapter, ai4|l says that Messrs. Gilliss and Filla- 
bert had a little log store on a knoll near the Delaware town, 
where they kept a few pieces of blue calico, &c., for sale to the 
Indians. After mentioning their return to Tennessee, he says : 
, "In February, 1830, J. P. Campbell and his brother-in-law, 
Joseph Miller,' fixed up with their small families, and set out for 
Kickapoo prairie. Mr. C.'s family consisted of himself, wife and 
one child, Tabitha, then not a year old, who was afterward the 
mother of Lula, wife of Frank Sheppard. Mr. Miller's family 
consisted of himself and wife and two children. Rufus was ona 
year old, and John, who is now a citizen of Ritchey, was twelve. 
They also had six darkies, one five-horse team and one Derbin 
wagon, which was driven by John. (Madison C. did not move 
until 1832.) 

"They journeyed via. Nashville and Hopkinsville, crossing the 
Ohio at Golconda, thence over the south end of Illinois to 
Green's old ferr}' on the Mississippi. It being in Februaiy, they 
encountered great difficulties in crossing on account of the quan - 
tities of floating ice, but after making several trips across the 
river in an old, rickety piece of a flat, the wind being high aul 
cold, they succeeded in landing safe on the Missouri side ; thence 
they were obliged to almost cut their own road, but onward 
they went toward the West, by old Jackson in Cape Girardeau 
county, stopping one day to rest at old Col. Abram Byro's, five 
miles west of Jackson. Thence they proceeded on to Farming- 
ton, in St. Francois county, and by Caledonia, in Washington 
county, which was the last town, and it only contained one little 
store and two or three dozen inhabitants. Then on west, with 
scarcely any road, ^o the present site of Steeleville, in Crawford 
connty, and on twelve miles further to Massey's iron works', 
which had not been in operation but a very short time, and so 
on to where Rolla now stands. Twelve miles farther on, they 
came to old Jimmey Harrison's, at the mouth of Little Piney, on 



"24 HISTORY OF SPKINGFIELB. 

the Gasconade, about four hundred yards south of the present 
Gasconade bridge. ]\Ir. Harrison kept a little store for the 
accommodation of the few settlers up and down the Piney and 
the Gasconade ; that was also the court house for the whole of 
^Southwest Missouri, and so ife was the only post office until 1832. 
Thence west twenty miles brought them across the Big Piney 
on to Roubideanx, now Waynesville, in Pulaski county. Contin- 
iiing their journey, they went up the Gasconade river to the 
mouth of the Osage fork, where they found a few white settlers — 
f!ome of the Starks, Ballous, Tygarts, O'Neals, and one old 'Jim 
Campbell,' who was sheriff of all of Southwest Missouri. This 
■was in the neighborhood of the present Oldland Postoffice. 
From there they came on to Cave Spring, where they crossed the 
Osage fork, leaving it at the old Barnett place, from which 
they came to Pleasant prairie, now Marshfield, and striking 
James fork 20 miles east, thence down to Jerry Peirson's, where 
he had built a little water mill at a spring just below the Dan- 
forth place ; then on west they struck the Kickapoo prairie one 
mile east of the present Joe Merritt place ; thence five miles more 
brought them to the natural well (a short distance north of the 
present public square of Springfield). Here they first camped 
on the night of the 4th of March, 1830. 

"In the meantime. Uncle Billy Falbright had got about 
three weeks ahead of them, and stojjped at the Falbright spring. 
His brother, John Falbright, had settled at the spring where 
'Capt. Geo. M. Jones now lives, and had a cabin up ; and his 
brother-in-law, A. J. Burnett, had succeeded in putting up a 
•small oak-pole cabin 12x15, just on the spot of the old 'Scpiire 
Burden residence, a little west of Mr. McElhany's. Mr. Camp- 
bell having had rather the oldest claim, by his name being cut 
on an ash tree at the well, Mr. Burnett gave way and went and 
<?omnaonced an improvement five miles east, at the Merritt place. 
Both Miller's and Campbell's families then moved into the pole 
cabin, the negroes having a good cloth tent to live in. This cabin 
had a splendid dirt tloor. 

"• Then all pitched into cutting and clearing, and soon suc- 
ceeded in opening a few acres on the north side of the branch 
"(Jordan) and just north of the natural well. They also cleared 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 25 

a field on the top of tlie hill, where the city now stands, and just 
about where the old Bigbee house stands they had a pair of 
draw-bars going into the field, the north string of the fence 
being about in the middle of the public square running west and 
including the ground where the Metropolitan hotel now stands." 

The remains of the old Kickapoo Indian village still stood in 
the southwest portion of the pi-esent limit of Springfield. It was 
built of bark and small hickory poles bent over. The Kickapoos 
had moved northwest in 1828, but of their previous or later his- 
tory but little seems to be known, as they were but a small tribe, 
and are not mentioned in any books within our knowledge. It 
is i^robable that they came here from Illinois, as there is still a 
postoffice in that State which bears their name. 

"NVe find a remnant of them mentioned by Mrs. Rush Owen, in 
a communication to the Leader, and also published in the Histor- 
ical Atlas of Greene county. Her description of the present 
site of Springfield is so graphic, and her style so interesting, that 
it will bear reading again ; so we venture to reproduce it. It 
reads as follows: 

"In 1827 my father, John P. Campbell, and my uncle, E. M. 
Campbell, took refuge from an autumnal storm in old Delaware 
town on the Jiimes, not far from Wilson creek battle-ground. 
The bi-aves had just brought in a remnant of Kickapoos which 
they had rescued from the Osages. Among the Kickapoos was a 
brave boy, ill with a kind of bilious fever recently taken. Just 
before leaving home my father had been reading a botanic treat- 
ise, and became a convert. In his saddle-bags he carried lobelia, 
comi)osition and No. 6. He gave them to understand that he 
was a 'medicine man,' and, against Uncle Mat's earnest protest, 
who feared the consequences if the Indian died, he undertook 
the case. Not understanding the condition of his patient, or, 
perhaps, the proper quantity of the emetic to administer, he 
threw the Kickapoo into an alarm, or in other words a frightful 
cold sweat and deathly sickness. Then there was work for dear 
life. Uncle Mat, the older and more cautious of the two, pulled 
off his coat and plunged in to help my father get up a reaction, 
which they did, leaving the poo-r patient prostrate, and 'weak as 
a rag." My father always laughed and said : ' But feel so good, 



26 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

good — all gone,' laying his hand weakly on his stomach. They 
remained some time with the Indians, hunting and looking at the 
country. They finally made up their minds to return to INIaury 
county, Tennessee, and bring their families. Piloted by the 
Kickapoo, they went some distance up the James, and made ar- 
rangements with an old trapper to get out their house logs ready 
to be put up immediately upon their return. They had selected 
lands where Springfield now stands. They found four springs 
whose branches uniting formed Wilson creek. About the centre 
of the area between these springs was a natural well of wonderful 
depth, now known to be a subterranean lake, hard by which my 
father 'sqatted,' after a toilsome journey through the wilderness, 
the Mississippi river being frozen over so hard that they crossed 
on the ice in January, 1828. Several families accompanied him, 
among whom was glorious Uncle Joe Miller. Who ever saw him 
angry? Who ever caught him looking on the dark side? The 
moment he was seated every child clambered and buzzed over 
him like bees over a honey comb, and we had implicit faith in his 
'honey pond' and 'fritter tree,' and have to this day. The Kick- 
apoo came over immediately and became an almost indispensable 
adjunct to the family. Seeing that my father was very tender 
with my mother, he looked upon her as a superior being, some- 
thing to be guarded and watched that no harm came near. He 
was out on a hunt when my sister was born, the first white child 
in Kickapoo jirairie. When he came in, my father, who had 
thrown himself on the bed by my mother, said : ' Oh, ho ! look 
here!' He approached, looked at the little creature with quaint 
sei'iousness, and said, 'What call?" My mother, to please him, 
said 'Kickapoo;' and my father, who was cheerful and bright, 
had just taken baby's tiny hand and exclaimed, 'M}- Beautiful;' 
so that the child was ever to the Indian 'Kickapoo, My Beautiful,' 
and exceedingly beautiful she proved to be. The old people 
discourse upon her loveliness to this day, and refuse to believe 
that there ever was another to compare with her. The Kickapoo's 
greatest pleasure was guarding the rustic cradle, and drawing 
the delicately-tapered hand through his own. 

"Springfield soon became a habitation with a name . Cabins 
of round poles were hastily put up. and filled with immigrants. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 27 

My father vacateJ and built thirteen times in one year to accom- 
modate new comers. Log lints filled with merchandise, groceries, 
and above all that curse of America — whisky — soon did a thriving 
trade with the Indians and immigrants. On a cool autumn after- 
noon my mother, who was remarkably tall, with black hair and 
fine eyes, went to one of the primitive stores to buy a shawl, and 
could find nothing but a bright red with gay embroidered corners. 
She threw it over her shoulders, and crossed over to see a sick 
neighbor. Returning at dusk, she was forced to pass round a 
crowd of Indians who had been trading and drinking. A powei*- 
ful, bare-armed Osage, attracted no doubt by the gay shawl, 
threw up his arms, bounded toward her, shouting, 'My squaw.' 
She fiew toward home. Just as she reached the door her foot 
twisted and she fainted. A strong arm with a heavy stick came 
down on the bare head of the dxisky savage, and he measured 
his length on the ground. The Kickapoo, for it was he that came 
so opportunely to my mother's rescue, carried her in, closing the 
door, for by this time everybody had rushed to see what was the 
matter, the Osages calling for the Kickapoo who had dealt the 
blow upon their companion. He passed on to the kitchen, making 
a sign to Rachel to go in, took 'Kickapoo, My Beautiful,' from 
Elizabeth, pressed her tenderly to his heart, looked at her wist- 
fully, returned her to the nurse, and Avas gone. The blow dealt 
really killed the Osage. Nothing but Rachel opening the door 
wringing her hands, with tears running down her's and Eliza- 
beth's cheeks, with 'Kickapoo, My Beautiful,' screaming, the 
finding of my mother in a death-like swoon, and no trace of the 
Kickapoo, saved the village from serious trouble. Days, weeks, 
months and years passed, and all my father's efforts to find out 
the fate of his red friend were futile, and he concluded he had 
been assassinated by the Osages, though assured by them, ' They 
no find him.' " 

It seemed to be a peculiar trait in the character of these Del- 
awares that they were ever ready to assist and protect the smaller 
and weaker tribes. Besides the above reference to the Kicka- 
poo, whom the}"- had resciied from the hands of the more cruel 
and barbarous Osages, we are informed that they had under 
their protection, while here, small remnants of several other- 



28 IIKSTUUY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

tribes, among whom were Potawatamies, Piankesbaws and Miin- 
cies. About the time that Messrs. Miller and Campbell settled 
in Springfield, there were settlements being made in various 
parts of what was soon to become Greene county, the county 
seat of which should finally become a flourishing city. As we 
have before mentioned, the Fulbright family had settled in the 
Tvest part of what now constitutes the city, or perhaj^s just out- 
side of the present city limits ; the spring which bears their 
name, and furnishes an abundant supply of 'Adam's ale," being, 
but a short distance from the fountain of that more recently 
invented beverage, lager beer. Wra. Fulbright had passed 
through what is now Greene county in 1819, but M-ent back East, 
and settled in what afterwards became Crawford county. In 
1829, just after the return of Mr. Campbell from his first trip, as we 
have before stated, Mr. Fulbright, Avith his brothers Levi and 
John, and his brother-in-law, A. J. Burnett, removed to this 
place and pitched their tents in the wilderness. They brought 
with them their families, and a niimber of negroes, among whom 
was Aunt Hannah, so well known to all citizens of Sjirinfigeld 
claiming to be over a hundred years old, and to have assisted 
in the construction of that first little pole cabin. In 1832 a 
mill was erected by "Wm. Fulbright on the site now occupied 
by the one owned by Lawson Fulbright, near the head of Little 
Sac. Many of the descendants of this family are still living in 
the vicinity of Springfield, and from the pen of Mr. Miller, in a 
communication to the Ijeader, we quote the following honorable 
tribute to some of the departed members : 

''In making further drafts upon the tablet of memory, fond 
recollections are awakened of more, and not to be forgotten, men 
and women Avho once lived in and about Springfield, but are long 
since gone. I call to mind the Fulbright family and others ; 
William Fulbright and his amiable wife (Aunt Ruthy) and their 
interesting young family of sons (they had but one daughter). 
"When I first knew them in 1830, they lived at the sirring, opened 
a large farm on the high ground south of the spring, and were 
the very first to break the soil in the way of plowing, in the 
neighborhood. Uncle Billy's late and last residence was at the 
site of the old fort, or earth woik, where he died in 1843, after 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 29 

spending a very energetic and useful life. He was very punc- 
tual, honest and strict in all his dealings. He taught all of his 
nine sons true habits of industry ; to get money, but to get it 
honestly, or not at all. Some of their sons are still living in 
Boone county, Ark., one in Greene, and one in Lawrence count}'. 
Their third sou, Henry, held several resposible offices in the 
county, and was for one term Receiver of the U. S. Land Office,^ 
and while adversity has overtaken some in the decline of life, 
they still struggle on, not forgetting their early training. It was 
my good fortune to be personally acquainted with old Grand- 
mother Falbright, mother of Uncle Billy and great-grandmother 
of the present John Y. She was of Dutch or German origin 
from North Carolina, and had in her possession a very old Dutch 
Bible, the first I ever saw. She died, I think, in 1832, at a very 
advanced age. Aunt Ruth}', who died a few j-ears ago, is well 
remembered, no doubt, by manj for her kind, generous and 
amiable disposition. Though passed away, may they long be 
remembered." 

Andrew Biss, the father of Simpson Bass, of Jackson town- 
ship, left Tennessee in the fall of 1829 for Missouri, arriving in 
Greene county toward the close of the year. His first location 
was half a mile west of where Strafi'ord now stands, but on the 
departure of the Indians, the following year, he removed to the 
place now owned and occuj^ied by his son, in Jackson township. 
Alpheus Huff, whose sons still live in that township, came from 
Franklin county, Missouri, in 1830, and settled within a mile of 
Mr. Bass, and Alexander Chadwick came from Tennessee in the 
fall of 1831, after which there were no other arrivals in that part 
of the county for several years. 

On the south side of the James, where John Caldwell now 
lives, Edward Thompson, from Tennessee, settled in 1830. Mrs. 
Page and her family, who were of French descent, came also 
about the same time, and remained for several years on what is 
known as the Galbreath place, in the same neighborhood. In the 
same j'ear, Thos. Finney and wife and Samuel Weaver came, and 
lived for about a year, just below the present Boonville street 
bridge, where G. N. Shelton afterward had a tan-yard. Mr. 
"Weaver was a son in-law of "\Vm. Fulbright, but his wife had 



"30 insTOHV OK SPRINGFIELD. 

recently tiled, leaviufi^ an infant son named Marion, who is now a 
merchant in Lawrence conntj'. 

Joseph Miller settled at the spring, a short distance south- 
west of the city, where Mr. Beiderlinden has since lived, after 
wliioh he sold out to ^laj. Joseph Weaver, and removed to Sac 
river, thirty miles northwest of this city. Mr. Weaver came in 
IMarch, 1S30, from Marshall county, Tennessee, and first settled 
at the Delaware town, where he purchased and improved the 
farm now known as the Porter place, upon which he lived until 
his removal to the above named point. On this farm he remained 
three or four years before removing to the place know"n as the 
AVeaver grove, two-and-a-half miles west of town. After one or 
two other removals, he died in September, 1852, on the farm 
three miles northwest of the city. 

Of his family of thirteen children, eleven were by his first wife, 
to whom he was married in Georgia. His second wife, and the 
mother of his two younger daughters, was the widow of Dr. 
Wm. Shackelford, who will hereafter be irentioned. Of the first 
family eight are still living, and one of the second. Of these J. 
J. and E. L. Weaver, and the wives of J. L. Carson and J. M. 
Griffith, all living in this city, are well and favorabl}- known to 
most of our readers ; also another sou, Thomas J. Weaver, who 
lives at the "^Veaver Grove. One brother, R. B., and two sisters, 
are living in Boone countj', Arkansas, Mr. Weaver being at the 
present time the Representative of that county in the State Leg- 
islature. Joseph J. Weaver has taken a prominent part in the 
affairs of this city, having served two or three terms as Council- 
man from the Third Ward, and one year as Mayor. 

In 1831, Daniel B. Miller, a brother of Joseph, settled at what 
is still known as the Miller spring, in the northwest part of the 
city, and whidi furnishes power in the form of steam for the 
Sj^riijgfield woollen mills. Here he made a field, which was 
afterward used as the Federal burying ground. He also cleared 
a small field in the " bottom," whei-e the depot of the S. «Sc W. 
^I. Vi. R. ivow stands. Mr. Miller remained in Springfield until 
liis death, which occurred in January, 1839. 

Samuel Lasley, who came with Mr. Miller, settled on Little 
Sac, where the l^olivar road now crosses : and we are informed 



HISTORY OF SPPINGFIELD. 31 

'Cliat Spencer O'Neil, mentioned in the former chapter, who had 
'been absent during the general abandonment of homes, also 
referred to in that chapter, retui-ned about this time and settled in 
the southwest part of the county, near where his son Charles, 
now resides. 

Next came Joseph Rouniree and family, from Mauz-y county, 
Tennessee, reaching here in January, 1831. They had started in 
November, 1830, and after crossing the Mississii^pi were snow- 
bound at Massey's Iron Works on the Merrimac. Here they fell 
in with Joseph Fillabert, the French trader mentioned in the 
former chapter, who was coming through with some Canadians 
and about thirty ponies. Mr. F. kindly piloted them through, 
and became a firm friend of the family. Mr. Rountree settled on 
the farm now owned by his son, Z. M. Rountree, two-and-a half 
miles southwest of the Public Square. In honor of the old gen- 
tleman we insert the following from the pen of Col. Wm. E. Gil- 
more, as published in the Patriot of Feb. 14, 18G7: 

"Father Joseph Rountree, the patriarch of an exceedingly nu- 
merous and highly respectable family in this county, was born 
April 14:th, 1782, in North Carolina, the State which, next to Ten- 
nessee, gave the most pioneers to Southwest Missouri. Mr. Roun- 
tree in 1806 married Nancy Nichols and remained upon the home- 
stead farm in Carolina until the fall of 1819, when, having heard 
that in the far West there actually was land that would produce 
more than two barrels of corn, to the acre, he started out to find 
it in the then remote Territory of Misssouri. 

"Having two brothers living in Maurj county, Tennessee, whom 
he visited on his way to the "West, he was induced by them to give 
up his intention of going to Missouri, and settle there. He ac- 
cordingly bought a farm there and remained upon it eleven years. 
But he could not forget the glowing accounts he had heard of 
Missouri, and in the fall of 1830 he again "pulled up stakes" and 
came on to this place, as we have before stated. 

"Father R., not long after coming here, was elected Justice of 
the Peace, which position he filled for several years, and in 185G 
was chosen one of the Judges of the County Court. This office 
he filled acceptably until the war threw everything into confusion. 
In 1865, the venerable old man was assaulted most wantonly by a 



32 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

brutal solilier, and after a struggle lie was shot through the 
shoulder with a revolver bullet, after which the soldier made two 
or three iinsuccessful attempts to shoot him through the head, 
but the weapon missed fire, and assistance coming at that moment, 
the brute was prevented from completing his murderous inten- 
tions. The soldier was promptly arrested, tried, and convicted 
by a court martial, and sentenced to ten years confinement in the 
penitentiary. Mr. Rountree suffered acutely for a long time from 
this wound, but finally recovered and lived several years. When 
he came to this State he brought with him a family of seven sons 
and two daughters, who have filled honorable places in society." 

In company with I\Ir. Rountree on his journey from Tennessee 
was Sidney S. Ingram, who settled where Mr. John Demuth now 
resides on East Walnut street, just north of which he erected a 
cabinet and wagon shop. Mr. Ingram remained in the city a 
number of years, and afterward removed to a farm about one-and- 
a-half miles southwest of town, after which he removed to the 
place on the James, where, in company with F. C. Howard, he 
erected a saw and grist mill. There he remained until his death, 
which occurred about the year 1847. IMr. Ingram will hereafter 
be mentioned in an official capacity. Of his family but few remain 
among us, Sidney P. living oue-and-a-half miles south of town, 
and Benoni L., who lives in Texas, being his only children now 
living. 

Somewhere about this time Randolph Britt came from near 
Bowling Green, Kentucky, and settled five miles southeast of 
town, on the farm now owned by Dr. Blake, and we are informed 
that Edmund Vaughn, living ten miles east of town, is probably 
the oldest permanent citizen of the county now living, he having 
come while the Delawares were still here. He is said to be a well- 
read man, but not very communicative. Mr. Buflford also settled 
at an early day, some thirteen miles east of town. 

Kindi-ed Rose, who is still living on a farm a short distance 
southwest of Springfield, settled upon the same in 1831. We 
learn that he had been living about one year before this at Rich- 
wood, near Ozark. 

Also in the same year Junius Campbell, then eighteen years 
old, came and put up a little log store, within a few feet of where 



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HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 33 

the public school building now stands, and had a few goods 
hauled from Boonville. His partner was James Feland, an old 
-Santa Fe trader. Mr. Campbell traveled all the way from Ten- .j^^^"^ 
nessee alone, on horseback, and Mr. Miller says that in a lonely 
region he halted at a small wayside cabin and asked permission 
to stay all night. The lady replied that she had no meal. "Well," 
said he, "■ just make me a little mush." However this may be 
the citizens of Springfield have reason to be thankful that he 
reached the little hamlet in safety and entered into business, 
where he remained until his death in 1878, one of the staunch 
business men of the growing city. But as Mr. Campbell's name 
will occur again in future chapters, we leave him for the present 
. and pass on to notice other arrivals. ^ 

^'^ ' Andrew Taylor, from West Tennessee, settled in 1831, one and \ h',, 
"" a half miles southeast, on the prairie just east of the Phelps place, 
,*> and D. D. Berry, his brother-in-law, just south of him, where he 
put up a little log store, bringing his goods from Tennessee. 
Mr. Taylor soon moved back to Tennessee, and after a village 
began to be shaped here, Mr. Berry removed his store to town. 

In the fall of 1831, Peter Epperson and family came from 
Tennessee and settled on a place adjoining Mr. Rountree's, 
having sent an overseer with about twenty slaves, in the spring, 
to erect a house, oj^en up a farm, and make necessary prepara- 
tions to receive them. 

Radford Cannefax and his family, including two grown sons, 
Benjamin and Chesley, and a daughter, who afterwards became 
the wife of S. S. Ingram, arrived in 1831, and settled four miles 
southwest of the city, on the farm afterward owned by Chesley. 
They were originally from Campbell county, Virginia, where, in 
1809, the elder Cannefax was compelled, in self-defense, to kill a 
man by the name of Pitts. Cannefax surrendered himself to the 
authorities, was tried and acquitted. He soon after removed to 
Kentucky, where he remained until his removal to this place, as 
before stated. 

In the same year. Finis Shannon, brother-in-law of Joseph 
Miller, settled just below the Uncle Joe Rountree place, on Wilson, 
creek, where he soon died and was buried. He was the first 
white person ever buried in the neighborhood, the plank for his 



34 insTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

coffin being sawetl from a green walnut log by Joseph Miller and 
a negro man, with a whip-saw, and the coffin was made by Junius 
Rountree and Sidney Ingram. 

In the latter part of 1831, Samuel Painter came here from 
Montgomery county, Illinois, where he had lived about five years. 
He was formerly from Lincoln county, Tennessee, to which place 
he removed in 1S18, when his son Jacob, who still lives in Spring- 
field, was but two years old. Mr. Painter and his family, con- 
sisting of his wife and three sons — John, Jacob and Elisha — re- 
mained a few months in Springfield, after which they removed to 
the beautiful prairie in the north part of the county, where they 
remained about one year, on the place now owned by William H. 
Paj-ne. near Ebenezer. Mr. Painter sold out to Thomas "Wilson, 
and then removed to what was called the *' Mill Bottom," on the 
James, the place first settled by Mr. Ingle, and afterward by a 
man named Seigler. Jacob, at the same time, removed to the 
place known as the " Brashear's Cave" farm, four miles southeast 
of Springfield. 

About tbe time of the laying out of the town they both returned 
to Springfield, where the old gentleman remained until his death, 
which occurred in 1830. Two of his sons, John and Elias. are 
also dead. Jacob still lives in the Third ward, and is, without 
doubt, the oldest white settler in the city. In 18-15, he purchased, 
for ten dollars, the ground on Olive street, where his present 
house and shop stand, and where die has ever since resided. Col. 
S. H. Boyd thus refers to him, in his Historical Essay, delivered 
at the meeting of Pioneers, July -Ith, 1876 : 

" He was a professional gunsmith, and has tm-ned out thousands 
of fire-arms, and he gained (juite a celebrity for his pistol pattern, 
known as 'Jake's best.' Califcrnians. in 1849, '50 and '51, bought 
them in preference to any other. Jake married the daughter of 
William Freeman, a soldier of the Kevolution, who died in 1830, 
and was buried on the Gardner farm, two miles east from Spring 
field. Jake remembers well the house of John P. Campbell, the 
only one where now is our city, in 1831. William Fulbright, 
Benjamin Cannefax, Joseph Rountree and Joseph Miller, were 
the nearest residents to where now is Springfield. Jake, in those 
far-gone da^ s, was i ccustomed to church-going, to hear the Rev. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 35 

Thomas Potter, an uncle of Col. Thomas Potter, a leading man 
and politician of Greene count}'. The county was full of game, and 
the water-courses filled with fish. Jake was champion then, but he 
always played fair and practiced no deceit, even upon the finest 
game and fish. Jake never told a falsehood, and he says honey 
was used as a lubricator for wagons, it being so plenty then. He 
has continually resided here since 1831, except for a few days, 
when he went into the country to his brother's. Some claim that 
he is not now the oldest settler ; that he lost that right when he 
left, as he left in a hurry. The story is that Henry Fulbright, 
son of William Fulbright, came from St. Louis, and brought the 
cholera with him, in 1835; and that when Jake left, he left for 
good. 'To a Tennesseean, that pest was more terrible and fright- 
ful than a thousand painted Indian warriors. Samuel Campbell, 
brother to John P. Campbell, a Mr. Foren, and some colored 
people of the Fulbrights, died of it. But it subsided, and Jake 
returned. Knowing the demoralizing effect cholera has upon a 
Tennesseean, the court decided that Jake's domicil was not aban- 
doned, and that he is entitled to carry the knife. Jacob Painter 
has filled well his part; always the quiet, fearless advocate of 
right, he never had an enemy, political or personal. Such is the- 
oldest living settler of Springfield." 

Some time in 1831, James K. Alsop, Samuel Scroggin* and 
Daniel Johnson, settled on the Little Sac, and were followed, in 
1832, by John Headlee and two brothers-in-law, Benjamin John- 
son and James Dryden . As an exception to the general rule, we 
notice that Mr. Headlee does not trace his history back to Ten- 
nessee, but to New Jersey. 

In the same year came Thomas P. Whitlock, the father of W. 
P. "Whitlock, of this city. He arrived in June, from Hardeman 
county, Tennessee, and settled in what is now Franklin township, 
in the north part of the county, near where he still lives. He 
brought with him a wife and one son. He has had, in all, a family 
of eight children, all but one of whom are still living. We also- 
learn the names of Zachariah Simms, Benjamin Johnson, Henry 
Morrison, David and John Eoper, Drury Upshaw, and Larkin 
Dewitt, all of whom settled about the same time in that part of 
the county. 



3G HISTORY OF SPHIXGFIELL). 

After 1832. we are inforinecl, the settlers began to pour into 
that part of the county (juite rapidly, and so we shall not attempt 
to mention all of their names ; but, passing over a space of three 
years, we mention one of the pioneers whom we had rather over- 
looked. He was no less a personage than Mr. l*anther, and he 
was so neighborly that he came within a hundred yards of IMr. 
AVheeler's house, where, being chased by dogs, he took refuge in 
a black jack tree, and was shot by Mr. Benjamin Johnson, who, 
like most of the pioneers, was a great hunter. 

John Briscoe, with his sons-in-law, Jacob and Andrew Holler, 
arrived from Tennessee in 1831 or 1832, and settled in the south 
part of the county; the former on the farm where William M. 
"Ward now lives, and the two latter respectively on the present 
farms of Elijah Gray and Scott Fry. 

In 1832, Bennett Robberson, the father of Dr. E. T. Robberson, 
"who is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of 
Springfield, came from Tennessee and settled near Mr. Kountree's, 
about two miles southwest of Springfield, and about a year after- 
ward his mother (the grandmother of the doctor) came with her 
sons William, Allen. John, Edwin, Russell and Rufus, who all 
settled in the north ]iart of the county, on the prairie which still 
bears their name. She also had three daughters, who married, 
respectively, Rev. David Ross, father of Dr. Ross, Thomas Stokes 
and Richard Say. 

John G. Lock settled on Flat creek in 1832. He was what is 
now known as '"a sport" — i. e., a gamester — and the owner of 
race horses, which he often matched for large wagers. He was, 
nevertheless, a good and genial man, who had many warm friends 
among the pioneers. Mr. Lock terminated his life in an affray 
with one of his cousins, John Short, by whom he was fatally 
stabbed in the abdomen. Short also received wounds in this 
affray, from which he never recovered. 

In the spring of 1832, Humphrey AVai-ren located in the prairie 
three and one-half miles from town, Avhich is about the main and 
extreme head branch of Wilson creek, where James Massey after- 
ward lived and died. Mr. Massey was the father of William 
Massey, Mrs. McAdams and IMrs. ''Buck" Rountree. There is 
-where IMi*. Rountree and Mr. McAdams were married. 



HISTORY OF SPKINGFIELD. 37 

Thomas Home also in the same year settled on the branch 
below the Beiderlinden place. James Dollison came from Ten- 
nessee abont this time, and settled near where the cotton mills 
now stand, but soon afterward removed to a farm three and one- 
half miles south of town, near where his son Grundy and several 
daughters still live. Mr. 1). was for several years one of the 
Judges of the County Court. 

We have only succeeded in getting a rather indefinite record of 
the early settlements in the vicinity of Walnut Grove, although 
it is among the old landmarks of the county and this portion of 
the State. Among its early settlers, all of whom, probably, came 
before 1833, we find the names of Allen Williams, Michael Walsh, 
William Mallory, Joseph Moss, Mr. Sloan, (the father of Dr. 
Sloan of Walnut Grove,) and Hugh Leeper, from whom the large 
prairie in the northwest part of the county took its name. 

In the "Historical Atlas of Greene County," before mentioned, 
we find this sketch of the Boone family, and their connection 
with the early history of Greene county : 

" The western part of the county was explored at an early day 
by Nathan Boone. He was the youngest son of Daniel Boone, 
was a captain in the United States service, and was one of the 
first white men who traversed Southwest Missouri. He was 
pleased with the appearance of the west part of this county, and 
selected some land in the neighborhood of Ash Grove, and sent 
out his son to take out pre-emption rights. Several of the Boone 
family have since lived in the county. Nathan Boone located in 
the heart of Ash Grove — a large grove of timber comj)osed 
principally of walnut and ash, and receiving its name from the 
predominance of the latter. James, John, Benjamin and Howard 
were his sons. His sons-in-law were William Caulfield and Alfred 
Horseman, who also settled in the grove. Nathan Boone at one 
time owned several hundred acres of land. James Boone, his 
oldest son, is said to be the oldest American white male child 
born in Missouri, west of St. Louis county. He was born in St. 
Charles county in 1800." His two daughters, Mrs. Frazier and 
Mrs. Horseman, and his grandson, James W., besides some other 
grandsons and grand-daughters, still live near Ash Grove. 

Again we quote from Mr. Miller : " In 1831, Dr. James H. 



38 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

•Slavens, then a. young preacher from "Warren county, and who 
married Joseph Rountree's oldest daughter, Amanda, in 1832, 
was the first Methodist that ever preached in this county. He is 
now a citizen of Buffalo, Dallas county. I will here mention old 
man Sol. Cotner as being one of the early settlers, who, with 
Jacob Painter, could kill more game, and they were considered 
the most expert hunters in the country, and long after wild 
game had disa])peared, they could find and kill deer almost in 
sif^ht of town, when no one else could. Old man James Carter 
-put up and run the first blacksmith shop, which stood not far 
from the northeast corner of the present Public Square. Mr. 
Charter died of cholera in 1835, as also two of Mr. Campbell's ne- 
groes — old Davy and Jim — and were buried just under the hill a 
little way above the present bridge. At the Miller spring is a 
disappeared graveyard of six or seven persons of the Miller fam- 
ily. It is some eighty or one hundred j'ards east of the spring, 
may be a little southeast, which I presume is now covered over 
with houses and fences. .1 am very sui'e they have never been 
taken up. The graves were near the foot of a solitary large black 
oak tree that then stood there, which was surrounded by a thick 
growth of young oak saplings or bushes. They were buried 
■there in 1831-'32-'33-'34-'35 and '36. 

" In 1832, a Mr. Eads settled at the Sclmltz spring, one mile 
and a half southwest. Afterwards, Maj. Blackwell, father-in-law 
of Junius Campbell, lived there, and at that place Mr. C. was 
married. The writer was at that wedding in 1833. Samuel 
Teas, another son-in-law of Maj. Blackwell, settled at the spring 
one mile south of town. He afterward put up a store at Sar- 
coxie, in Jasper coiinty. 

" Now, in rambling further, with your permission, I will lead 
you fifteen or twenty miles northwest — into the noted Ash 
Grove and Walnut Grove neighborhoods — where, in by-gone 
days, lived the old stock of the Boones and others. Major Na- 
than Boone, of old United States army notoriety', whom I well 
remember, and his three honorable sons, James, John and How- 
ard, have all long ago bid adieu to time, except, probably, John ; 
and of the Boone daughters much might be said as to their amia- 
bility and respectability. They were the belles of the count}- at 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 39 

that date — say forty-four years ago — several of wliom have long 
since passed away, One is, if living, the wife of Col. F. T. Fra- 
zier, who is another highly respected old citizen. I would be 
much pleased to know what portion, if any, of the old Greene 
county Boone family are left, having spent many pleasant hours 
with different members of the old stock away back in the past, 
and they are remembered with respect. 

" And near the Boones was another old and honorable citizen — 
Dr. Constantine Perkins, who- lived there a long and useful life as 
a physician. I have forgotten when he died, but it was a long 
time ago. You will find the names of Dr. Perkins and the 
Boones on the books of the first Masonic lodge in Springfield. 

" Not far away we find traces of other old-timers of respectabil- 
ity, among whom were the Caulfields, Kelleys, Whittenburgs, 
Ijooneys, Tatums, Wilsons, Murrays, Kobinsons, "Wadlows, and 
further south we come to mention that noted family the " Leep- 
■ers," of '• Leeper's Prairie," and the Reynolds, Yeakleys, Lind- 
aeys — all remembered ; that is, the old ones, forty-eight years 
ago, who, together with the above named, with others, helped to 
brave the storms and bear the hardships of the then western 
wilderness country, and I am now proud to class them promi- 
nently among the distinguished adopted sons of Greene county. 

"In 1831 a strange, odd and remarkable individual, in the per- 
son of an old and somewhat demented white man, appeared 
amongst us, nam.ed Jesse Bayles. He had some English educa- 
tion, but lived a wilderness life among the wild beasts and In- 
dians, seemed half crazy, dressed very scant and odd, wore an old 
white wool hat tucked up at the sides, and written thereon, in 
large red letters, " death." He carried a long butcher knife and a 
tomahawk, and seemed dangerous to look at, but was harmless 
and even lively. I was Avith him considerable. He was fifty or 
sixty years old. He said no harm should befall me ; that he in- 
tended to keep the panthers, wolves and Indians from ' ahold ' of 
me. In a year or two he disappeared. He either died or fol- 
lowed the Indians. 

" About the same time another extraordinary and remarkable 
old man, then over sixty years of age, came 'round amongst the 
few settlers. His name was Robert Alexander ; originally from 



40 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

North Carolina ; came West, aloiie, in 182;") ; lived several years 
with the Miami Indians, at the month of Swan, on White river (at 
present, Forsyth, Taney county.) He was well educated, had 
been a fine lookinf]^ man and had been in hifj^h life, but ardent 
spirits had '^ot away ' with him, as it is getting the best of some 
of our American statesmen at this date. This old man, Alexan- 
der, came within a few votes of being elected Governor of the 
State of North Carolina in 1824, but, by domestic and political 
trouble, disappointment and defeat, .he came West and lived a 
roving, reckless, dissijiated life. He was a man of tine sense, al- 
ways had good horses, would gamble with cards and race horses 
and drink whisky. Finally', in 1835, he found his way to William 
C. Cami^beH's, in Polk comity, and, drunk, undertook to swim 
Sac river on horseback, and was drowned just below Orleans, 
and that was the last of poor old Bob Alexander." 

Mr. Miller also mentions Christopher McElhanuon, Randolph 
Lanham and Billy Warren, living just north of town, and a num- 
ber of other families living in the northwest part of the county, 
but we are of the opinion they did not come before 1833, and are 
consequently out of the range of this chapter. 

Some time in the year 1832, Wm. Ross, originally from South 
Carolina, but more recently from North Missouri, settled the 
place now owned by Widow Wilson, in the north part of the 
county. 

Alexander IMcKenzie came from Pulaski county, Kentucky, and 
settled, about the year 1830, on a farm three and a half miles 
southwest of Springfield, where he remained until 1832, when he 
sold out to Mr. Wm. Townsend, the father of A. M., Thomas 
B., and William M. A. Townsend, who still remain among us, 
their parents having long since " passed over the river." The 
oldest son, W. G. Townsend, removed about the year 1850 to 
Cassville, Barry county, where he still lives. The oldest daugh- 
ter, Nancy, was married to Benjamin Cannefax, and lived three 
and a half miles southwest of town ; the second, Lizzie A., be- 
came the wife of Wm. Britt, who was the son of Randolph Britt, 
before mentioned ; the third, Lucetta A., married Rev. Matthew 
Barnes, and lived three miles east of town ; the fourth, Mary, 
was the wife of Chesley Cannefax, who will hereafter be men- 



HISTORY OF SPBINGFIELD. 41 

tioned in the official records of the county; and the youngest 
daughter, Drucilhi, was first married to Meredith Carter, v/ho 
lived near the Wilson Creek battle ground, and afterward to Jas. 
Kelley, with whom she removed to St. Clair county, where they 
still live. A. M. Townsend informs us that his father and mother, 
Wm. and Mary Townsend, came from Logan county, Kentucky', 
when he was but ten years old. He says that where Springfield 
now stands, was a fine forest of red-oak timber, with but a small 
clearing around the residence of John P. Campbell, which was a 
small log cabin, and at that time the only house in what is now 
the business part of Springfield. He speaks in glowing terms of 
the happy times " when this old town was new," 

"In the days when we were pioneers, 
Some fifty years ago." 

To hear these old settlers tell about it, one would almost think 
they were describing the Canaan of the Israelites. If it did not 
flow so freely with milk, it seemed to be made up by the abund- 
ance of honey. They all agree that if a person lacked sweet- 
ness, all he hid to do was to cast his eye upward toward the 
heavens, and he would see that industrious little insect, the hon- 
ey-bee, heavily laden with his sweet store, flying homeward to 
his storehouse, which was generally a hole in the side of some 
lofty oak. These bee-trees were so plentiful, and so easily found 
at that time, that a person had no difficulty in finding one, when- 
ever he set out to look for it. 

They also tell us wonderful stories of the productiveness of 
the soil, which would then produce abundant crops Avith little or 
no attention after breaking the new turf and planting the seed. 
Venison and other game was plentiful, and although these hardy 
pioneers were deprived of nearly everything which people of to- 
day consider the necessaries of life, and surrounded by the wild- 
erness filled with Indians and wild beasts, they lived a compara 
tively happy life. 

Again we quote from Mr. Miller : 

"The settlers in those days were driven by necessity to use 
their inventive wits. Doors were made of clap-boards, floors of 
mother earth, bedsteads with one leg were fastened to the walls 
in the corners of the houses, and wagon grease was made of 



42 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

honey, which was only twenty-five cents a gallon, or about one 
cent a pound in the comb. "When they were able to aflbrd good 
puncheon floors, and two bedsteads, it seemed quite like civiliza- 
tion. 

" Bread was scarce, and what little crops were made, were lib- 
erally divided, so that all could have a little bread. Very few hogs, 
and pork hard to get, but wild game was plenty, and with the 
faithful dog and flint-lock rifle, every one had plenty. The meal 
was made by pounding the corn in a stump mortar, the coarsest 
for hominy and the finest for bread, and very dark at that. Men 
worked then at fifty cents per day, and I say this to put a correct 
idea and feeling into men who now-a-days think it is a disgrace 
to work at that price. Honest labor at even twenty-five cents 
per day, where a man can't do better, is far more profitable and 
honorable than idleness. 

" In those days neighbors were few and far between, but every- 
body was friendly and willing to divide the last mouthful. The 
first grist of corn was ground on a little wing-dam mill that old 
John Marshall had on James, near the mouth of Finley, although 
Jerry Pearson had a little rattle-trap of a mill some nearer, but it 
was hardly competent to grind for his own use." 

Prior to mill building, corn had to be beaten in wooden mor- 
tars with a pestle, and these were used to some extent for a long 
time in preference to the little " one-horse " mills of the new 
country. The hand-pestle was a small wooden one, similar in 
shape to the pestle used by a druggist in compounding and pul- 
verizing medicines; but the sweep-pestle was fastened to a 
spring-pole, after the manner of a well-sweeiJ. The mortars were 
made by boring or burning holes, conical in shape, in the top of 
a stump, or section of a large tree, and were made about a foot 
wide at the top and eighteen inches deep. Bread made from 
this meal was called " pound cake," and Mrs. Campbell used to 
tell her friends that for a number of years after coming to Spring- 
field she had scarcely anything to eat but "pound cake." 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 43 



CHAPTER III. 

ORGANIZATION OF GREENE COUNTY AND SELECTION OF COUNTY SEAT 

MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS AND EXPEDITIONS AGAINST THE OSAGES. 

As we have seen by the preceding chapter, when the first pio- 
neers came to Southwest Missouri, this section of the State was 
all under the jurisdiction of Wayne county, which was one of the 
original counties into which the State was divided at the time of 
its admission into the Union ; but, on the 23d day of January, 
1829, Crawford county was organized, and its county seat was 
located on Little Piney, not far from the present site of Arling- 
ton, on the St. Louis and San Francisco railway. The early 
settlers in this vicinity were subject to the commands of the 
officers of Crawford county until the 2nd day of January, 1833, 
when, by act of the Legislature in session at St. Louis, which 
was at that time the capital of the State, Greene county was duly 
established. Its limits extended to the present line of Kansas on 
the west, and southward to the line of Arkansas. Its eastern 
boundary was about the Gasconade river, and it extended north 
to the Osage fork. Concerning its name, we insert the following 
patriotic extract from the speech of Col. Boyd, quoted from in a 
preceding chapter : 

"It was called ' Greene,' in honor of Gen. Nathaniel Greene, of 
the Revolution, a son of Rhode Island. Reared in the smallest 
and most clanish of commonwealths, he never had a thought that 
was not as deep, and as high, and as broad as the Republic. The 
spot where he is bui-ied is unknown. No imposing shaft stands 
out in bold relief to catch the patriot's eye and invite him to 
prayer, or to drop a tear over a nation's hero. No tablet, rich in 
design and elaborate in finish, spreads itself out to commemorate 
the heroism and fame of departed greatness. Not even a rude 
head-board marks the spot where General Nathaniel Greene rests. 
But Missouri remembered him, and raised to him a monument, 
and immortalized him by giving his name to the fairest, freest 



44 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

garden of her dominions, 'Southwest Missouri.' It was then- 
named and called Greene ; and let her protestations go out to- 
day, that G-r-e-e-n-e must, and shall be, the only correct way in 
spelling the name of our county, in remembrance of his Revolu 
tionary campaign in the Carolinas, against Cornwallis at Eutaw 
Springs, Guilford Courthouse, Camden, Hobkirk's Hill and Ninety- 
Six. These were blazoned on the banners of the conquering le- 
gions, whose prowess a Greene has made the theme of song and 
story ; and forever hereafter may we all patriotically remember 
the last finishing letter in the word Green-e, and keep it so pure 
that at the coming of the second Centennial of our country, an- 
other picture may be penciled and filed away in the archives of a 
nation one hundred millions strong, and the spelling of the word 
Greene then will be, as it was in 1776 and 1876, in honor of the 
comrade of "Washington, Lafayette, Lee, Marion and Sumpter." 

On the 11th day of March, 1833, the first session of the County 
Court was held at the residence of J. P. Campbell, who had pre 
viously been appointed as County Clerk. Among the acts of this 
Court we find the organization of townships, appointment of 
justices of the peace, and establishing of voting precincts. Also 
the appointment of commissioners for the location of a number 
county roads, which were no doubt sadly needed, the only public 
road through the county previous to this, being the State road 
running from Boonville, on the Missouri river, to Fayette\alle, 
Arkansas. Abraham Bledsoe was granted a license to keep a 
ferry across the Osage river, on this road, and letters of adminis- 
tration were granted to Joseph Weaver and John A. Langles, on 
the estate of John Marshall, deceased. 

Richard C. Martin was, on the second day of the session, 
appointed County Assessor, Achilles J. Burnett Collector, and 
Junius T. Campbell Treasurer, all for one year; also Samuel 
Scroggins County Surveyor. James Caulfield was appointed 
administrator on the estate of John Fitch, deceased, and John, 
Jndia and Finny Brantlet, minors, were bound out to kindred 
Rose, Larkin Payne and Joseph Price. 

On the third day of the session A. J. Burnett resigned the 
oflSce of Collector, and the vacancy was filled by the appointment 
of Larkin Payne, and elections were appointed in the various- 
townships for the selection of constables. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 45 

On the fourth day, the Court adjourned to the 10th day of 
•June. For this first session the Judges of the County Court 
were allowed $1.75 per day, and the Sheriff $1.50. 

The townships organized, and the Justices of the Peace ap- 
pointed at this session of the County Court, were as follows : 

Spring Kiver — (No appointment.) 

Jackson — William H. Duncan. 

Osage — Christopher Elmore and John Ripaton. 

Mooney. — (No appointment.) 

Campbell — Andrew Taylor. Richard C. Martin, and Larkin 
Payne. 

White River — Samuel Garner. 

Oliver — Thomas B. Arnett. 

The first warrant issued by the Court was to Martin H. Brame, 
for table and box, $5.00. 

At the second session of the County Court, Chesley Cannefax, 
John Sturdivant, John Fulbright, Barton Warren and Amli-ew 
Taylor, were appointed CajDtains of Patrols, to look after slaves ; 
and a State tax of $15 was levied on E. W. W^allis, "for the j^rivi- 
lege of exercising the business and trade of a grocery in Greene 
county." 

During this session, the resignations of Junius T. Campbell, as 
Treasurer, and of Larkin Payne, as Collector, were accepted ; 
John Fulbright being appointed to the former office, and John 
D. Shannon, who was also Sheriff', to the latter. 

On the 5th day of August, an election was held for Congressman 
from this district, and Campbell township, which then covered 
as much territory as is now contained in the whole of Greene 
county, cast only 103 votes. 

Sugar Creek was added in June to the list of townships, and 
Elk Creek in December. During the first three sessions of the 
County Court, Samuel Martin was the Presiding Justice, but was 
succeeded, in December, by James Dollison. At the December 
term, A. J. Burnett's "grocery" license was fixed at $20 per 
annum to the State, and half that amount to the county. John 
Fulbright resigned the office of Treasurer, and D. D. Berry being 
aj^pointed his successor, gave bond in the sum of 82,000. 

The expenses of the county for the first year were $363.32, and 



46 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

the receipts, from taxes aud licenses only, S299.31, leaving a de- 
ficit of 804.01. 

At the first session of the County Court, in 1834, the Clerk was 
ordered to procure, for tbe use of the county, standard weights 
and measures, and a county seal, of brass, with an ''effigy of the 
elk." 

On the 4th day of August, 1834, the first general election was 
held in the county, with the following result, as far as Greene 
county was concerned : 

State Senator — Joseph Weaver. 
" Representative — John D. Shannon. 

County Justices — James Dollison, Alexander Younger, Benja^ 
min Chapman. 

Sherift' — Benjamin U. Goodrich. 

Coroner — John Robards. 

At this election, Campbell townshij), containing the town of 
Springfield, cast 185 votes, and the whole county, which was 
nearly all of Southwest Missouri, only about 500 votes. On the 
night of the election, Mr. Goodrich, the Sheriff elect, died, and 
Chesley Cannefax was afterward appointed in his place. 

In the autumn of 1834, the first post-office was established at 
Springfield, and J. T. Campbell appointed postmaster. 

In Mr. Ingram's "Chronology of Greene County," recently 
published in the Fatriot-Adcertlser, to which we are indebted 
for many of the facts furnished in this chapter, we find the fol- 
lowing list of the business men of Springfield, about this time : 

D. D. Berry, Henry Fulbright, and Cannefax & Ingram, who 
sold dry goods and groceries ; John "\V. Ball and James Carter, 
who were the blacksmiths, and S. S. Ingram, who made coffins, 
bedsteads, chairs, cotton-wheels, ete. 

From ^Ir. Miller's writings, before quoted, we learn that Mr. 
Ball was the first blacksmith who opened a shop here, and the 
following quotations from the same will give a good idea of the 
infant town about that time : 

'* In 1833 a one mile round race track was established in the 
southeast part of town, then prairie : the west edge of it extended 
about where Mrs. Owen's present residence now is, and rimning 
about foiu' hundred yards east, and the race stables stood a little 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 47 

southeast of the C. P. Churcli. It was established by Mr. J. P. 
Campbell, who, after a few years, joined the Presbyterian Church, 
was baptised, and the race course was broke up. I believe Mrs. 
Owen is the only one of Mr. Campbell's children now about 
Springfield, who was born here. 

"The first meeting-house, or church for worship, was built of 
oak logs in 1833, at a spring in the woods about half a mile north 
of Capt. Geo. Jones' present residence, and was occupied by the 
Methodists and Cumberland Presbyterians. I believe the first 
marriage ceremony ever performed in the neighborhood of Spring- 
field was that of Lawson Fulbright, who married David Roper's 
daughter in 1831, who lived four miles northeast. The next, in 
the same year, was Junius Rountree, who married Joseph Miller's 
daughter, Martha, at the place where Squire Beiderlinden now 
lives. She was the mother of the wives of Geo. Beal, Newt. "Wil- 
liams, Joe Winfield and McCall. 

/^' The first school-house was built of small logs, in 1831, just 
about where Dabney Dade's residence stands, and the teacher was 
old uncle Joe Rouuti'ee ; the pupils were Henry Fulbright and 
some of his younger brothers, the Rountree boys, John Miller, 
J. J. "Weaver and his two older sisters, Louisiana, late wife of 
Col. C. A. Haden, and Jane, mother of Joe Farrier, and a few 
others. The schoolhouse had a good dirt floor, and one log cut 
out for a window, no door or shutter. Here they learned to 
spell, read, write and cypher in "• Pike's " arithmetic, on three- 
legged benches./ Then the next place of learning was built on. 
the ground where the Christian Church now stands, of logs, and 
had a loose plank floor, a door-shutter, and a stick and mud 
chimney, and then they thought they had nearly reached the top 
round on the ladder of civilization." 

In the month of June, 1835, as we have before noticed, these 
pioneer settlements were visited with cholera, the infection sup- 
posed to have been brought here in goods brought by Henry 
Fulbright, from St. Louis, about this time. The first case was 
that of James Carter, who was taken with the disease at 9 a. m. 
and died at 2 p. m. of the same day. Cowden Martin, a son of 
Judge Martin, came to town that day, was attacked and died the 
same night. J. P. Campbell lost two colored men in one night, 



48 HISTORYOF SPRINGFIELD. 

and IMoses Foren and jirobably one or two others whose names 
we did not learn, died of the same terrible disease. We are also 
informed that Solomon Cotner, John Ingram and Mrs. Martin 
Inpi'ram were attacked, but the "steam doctors" saved them. In 
abont a week or ten days the scourge passed away. 

About this time several new counties were organized in South- 
west Missouri, and Greene county was very much reduced in 
size ; in fact it seems as though they came near cutting it about 
as close as the Indian cut oft' his dog's tail, when he cat it off" just 
back of the animals ears. 

In the " Session Acts of 1835 " we find the boundaries of Barrj' 
coimty, cutting oft' one whole tier of toAvnships from what is now 
included in Greene county, and although there seems to have 
been a correction in 1838, and the line was removed to its present 
l^osition, in 1840 it is again declared the same as in 1835. This 
w^as probably a mistake, and was again corrected the first oppor- 
tunity. The east line remained unchanged for a number of years, 
just including one half of the present county of "Webster, and the 
southern boundary, which was established in 1837. at the time 
Taney was organized, one township further south than it now 
extends, remained unchanged till the organization of Christian 
county about the year 18G0, when Greene was reduced to its pres- 
ent dimensions. 

On the 18th of July, a special session of the County Court was 
held, for the purpose of receiving and adopting a plan for laying 
♦ut the town of Springfield. A plan submitted by J. P. Camp- 
bell was approved, and Daniel B.Miller appointed a commissioner 
to sell lots ; but owing to the uncertainty with reference to the 
western boundary, and on account of the county extending so 
much farther east, it was for some time quite doubtful whether 
the county seat would remain here, or be removed to some point 
fartlier east ; and, although the question had been once regularly 
decided by commissioners appointed for that purpose, it still 
continued to be agitated until 183(5, when a petition was circu- 
lated by the fi-iends of Josiah F. Danforth, to have it removed to 
a site which he oft'ered, on his farm eight miles east of town. 
John W. Hancock, who was that year elected to the Legislature, 
promised to work for whichever party got the most signatures 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 40 

to its paper, and as j\Ir. Campbell's friends, in this part of the 
county, were successful in getting the most names to their re- 
monstrance, the countj'- seat remained unchanged. 

When Springfield was accei^tgd as the county seat of Greene 
coimty. none of the lands were owned in fee simple by the per- , 
sons who claimed and occupied them. All were alike " squat- 
ters." Those who had come here as early as 1833, had a pre- 
emption claim to one hundred and sixty acres each, under an act 
of Congress passed June 19th, 1834. This act required as con- 
ditions precedent, that the claimant should have cultivated the 
land claimed, in 1833, and been in actual possession of it at the 
time of the passage of the act. 

"We are again indebted to Mr. Miller for the following : 

"Springfield was laid off into lots by Mr. J. P. Campbell, in 
1835, the northeast corner being on the hill northeast of R. J. 
McElhaney's, running south and west, forming a fifty acre tract, 
which was donated by Mr. Campbell to the county, and, under 
a law regulating such cases in Missouri, the proceeds of the sale 
of lots went for the erection of the necessary public buildings 
for the county. 

" In forming the public square and laying off the four main 
streets, Mr. C. laid it out just like Columbia, Maury county, Ten- 
nessee, where he was born and raised, the four streets centering 
to the public square, which is unusual in most towns. Columbia 
and Xashville were about the only towns he had ever seen, and 
when settlers and 'new comers' would come along they would 
frequently say, ' Why, Mr. Campbell ! What made you la}"- it off 
this way?' He would answer, ' Well, that's the way they made 
'em where I came from ;' so, after considering the matter over, it 
was found too late to change it for the streets to come in at the 
corners, and thus it remained. 

" When it came to naming the town, a consultation was held by 
Mr. Campbell, D. B. Miller, of Miller's Spring, and a few other 
citizens ; and, as the sprhKj was under the hill, and the field oti 
the hill, they concluded to call it Springfield. 

There may have been some inaccuracies about laying off" the 
first lots, * * * * bi^t in those days people were not very 
particular or exacting about a little ground. 

4 



•'no inSTOUY or bl'lUNGFIKLD. 

'• The Idt where J. L. Holhind's residence now stands, was sold 
for an old. broken-down, black horse, and Avas considered well 
sold." 

The original public square only containeel one and one-half 
acies, but, by action of the County Court, on the 7th day of 
An<:;:ust of the«aine year it was enlarged to two acres. 

About the first of September, 1835, the U. S. Land OflSce was 
'Opened here, Joel H. Haden being the first Register, and Robert 
T. Brov.-n the first Receiver. The latter seems to have been a 
''carpet bagger," according to the later usage of that term, as he 
-never removed his family to this place, and, after holding the 
oflSce two or three ye:^rs, returned to Ste. Genevieve. Mr. Haden 
removed his family here, a year two after his appointment, and 
became a permanent and highly respected citizen of the new 
county. 

In August, 183G. Mr. P. B. Miller was ordered to employ a 
competent survej-or, to survey the town tract and file the plat 
and field-notes of the same. He was further ordered to offer 
town lots for sale, so soon as surveyed, by advertising in the 
Missouri Argus, published at St. Louis, and in the BooHslick 
Democrat; also by setting up handbills at the county seats of 
Greene, Pulaski, Barry and Polk countj^. 

At a later session of the Court, lots were set apart for public 
purposes, and not offered for sale. On 'the 9th of November, of 
the same year, Mr. Miller made a settlement with the County 
Court, showing that, up to the first day of November, sales had 
been made to the amount of $649.88. He was allowed $131.51 
for expenses incurred in the sales, and ordered to pay the bal- 
ance into the county treasury. 

A public jail having been built by temporary donations by 
citizens of the county, the Treasurer was ordered to refund the 
amoimts so donated, out of the funds received from the sale of 
lots. Sidney S. Ligram was appointed Superintendent of the 
Erection of County Buildings, and ordered to submit to the 
€ounty Court a plan of a court-house. 

On the 28th of Noveniber, a second sale of lots was ordered, to 
be made on the fourth ^NFoiiday in January next following, and an 
order was made for the erection of a court-house, in the center 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 51 

■of the public square, at a cost of Si§3,250. The building was to be 
a two-story brick, 34 by 40 feet. Fifty-one county warrants were 
issued this year, and the total expenses of the county were 
$829.96. The receipts into the treasury were only $557.43^, 
showing a deficit of $272,521 Add to this a deficit of $87.50 fo"r 
the preceding year, and we find the total indebtedness, at the 
close of the jeav 1836, to be $360.02 2. Thus we see that there 
was a deficiency of funds to run the machinery of the county, 
every year except 1834, when a county tax double the State tax 
was assessed, and the county had money enough to pay all of its 
warrants, pay up the deficiency of 1833, and have $160. 62|^ on 
hand. This was, however, before there was much money ex- 
pended for public improvements. 

On the 9th of February, 1837, one hundred dollars was ajipro 
priated from the Road and Canal Fund, for the erection of a 
bridge across the '■ town branch,"' north of the jDublic square at 
Springfield, and D. B. Miller apjoointed to superintend its build- 
ing. During this year appropriations were made for the erection 
of several bridges in the count}^ but a jietition of sundry inhab- 
itants of the county, praying for an apj)ropriation for '" clearing 
out" the public square, was rejected by the Court, it probably 
being considered a useless waste of public funds, as the trees 
had all been cut oft* for wood, and the stumps would rot out in 
■due time. 

For many years, the old court-house was used for public wor ■ 
ship. In it, old Father Haden used to counsel holiness and all 
the Christian virtues, long before the more pretentious places of 
worshij), of the present day, were erected. 

In 1836, camp-meetings, political meetings and debates, danc- 
ing, hunting and picnicing, were the chief amusements of the 
people. The managers of the dances, it is asserted, used to 
count the puncheons in the floor, and then charge admission in 
pro]3ortion to the size of the party that could be accommodated. 
Eed bandanna handkerchiefs Avere the height of fashion, among 
the gentlemen of those days, and, if a young gentleman chanced 
to pull out a white handkerchief, a titter would run around the 
room, accompanied by whispers of, '"Look I he's got his sister's 
Jiandkerchief." 



OZ HISTORYOF SPRINGFIELD. 

D. D. Berry often opened his honse to these social reunions. 
On one of these occasions, we are informed, he invited nearly 
everybody in town to a dance, but for some reason, or perhaps by 
accident, left out one man named Shockley, who had recently 
moved to town. He was angry at being thus slighted, and deter- 
mined to let people know it. He had a line horse and a dog, 
which he valued very higldj'. He strung to the horse and dog as 
many bells, tin-pans, and other noise-making instruments, as he 
could devise, and tied the dog to the saddle of his horse, with a 
strong rope. When all was ready^and the dancers in the midst 
of their amusement, Shockley mounted his horse, and, adding tO' 
the jingling of bells and the howling of the dog, his own voice in 
yelling and screaming, he rode around Mr. Berry's house, to the 
conster;iation and amazement of the company. Everybody, of 
course, rushed out too see what on earth was the matter. Satis- 
fied with the effect there, he left the house, and, at full speed, 
made the circle of the town. It is said that every man, woman, 
and child, of Springfield, was out of doors that night, and the 
more superstitious, no doubt, thought that a certain individual 
with horns, hoofs and tail, who was then supposed to live in the 
sulphurous regions, had paid a visit to the town. Shockley's 
poor dog paid for the sjDort with his life, and the horse and his 
rider came near meeting the same fate. While passing a tree, at 
break-neck speed, the dog took one side and the horse the other. 
The dog was instantly killed, and the horse and his rider were 
overthrown, but, as it hai)pened, not seriously injured. Witli 
this event, Shockley passes out of sight, probably removes ta 
some neighborhood of more congenial spirit.«, and is never heard 
of again in Springfield. 

The sports and amusements of the young folks, in the early 
days of Springfield, Avere sometimes of a rather dangerous, and 
even tragic character. In 1835 and 183G, it became a custom 
among the youngsters, to "■ make niggers " of such strangers as 
they could manage. This was done b}^ blacking their faces with 
burnt cork or other blacking, and, when their object was accom- 
plished, their shouts of laughter would "raise the town." To 
illustrate how this was done, we give two or three instances which 
were vouched for by one who always took part in such sprees : 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 53 

Two men, named L and B , who were brotliers-in-law, 

"were in the habit of coming to town to get their grog, and nearly 
always made a two or three days' "drunk" of it, when they came. 
On one occasion they were induced to separate for the night, and 
each one slept with one of the town boys. In the night, while 
sleeping oflf the effect of their potations, both of their faces were 
thoroughly blacked with burnt cork, and in the morning they 
"were well j^repared, in complexion, to appear as "Brudder Bones" 
or "Banjo Sam," but the looking-glasses were carefully kept out of 
sight, and both of the men were unconscious of the joke that had 
been perpetrated upon them. * It was arranged to bring them to 
McElhany's "grocery," to take a morning dram, and this being 
<lone, all hands were invited up to drink, and i^romptly accepted 

the invitation. B was surprised to see a black man come up 

to drink with them, and told L that he "was not in the habit 

of drinking with niggers." L , hearing this speech from a 

man whom he considered a negro, at once pitched in, and a first- 
class muss was at once inaugurated, each thinking he was pun- 
ishing a "d — d impudent nigger." 

On another occasion, after this joke of blacking faces had been 
run for a number of months, a strapping big fellow came into 
toTNTi, with his loaded rifle on his shoulder, and announced that 
he had come expressly to have his face blacked by these Spring- 
field boys. He looked dangerous, but it would not do to allow 
him to escape, after thus daring the venture. So a council was 
held and a programme arranged. One of the boys "cousined in" 
with the stranger, and soon got on intimate terms with himv 
After introducing him around, and getting him to drink a few 
times, it was suggested that a shave would improve his apj^ear- 
ance, and he was induced to submit to the operation. In the 
meantime one of the number, who acted as barber for the occa- 
sion, was prepared with a cup of diluted printer's ink, which he 
used as lather, and after pretending to shave him, he was sent to 
the glass to see how he liked it. A glance was sufficient. With 
a short, quick scream of rage, the victim sprang for his gun. 
Another of their number had quietly taken that, during the shav- 
ing operation, and emj^tied the priming from the pan and spiked 
the tube with a wire ; but, as most of the boys were not aware 



54 HISTORY OF SPRIXGFIELD. 

that the gun had been rendered unserviceable, it is said there 
was some ''tall running," about that time. The stranger chased 
them for some time, trying every few yards to fire his gun, but 
finally becoming convinced that it had been spiked, he stopped 
and burst into tears of rage and disappointment. After promis- 
ing to behave himself, and go quietly home, he was taken around 
to Mr. Painter's shop, and the rille was soon put in good order, 
when its owner departed southward, swearing he would never 
set foot in the accursed town again, so long as he lived. It is 
said he kept his word, and was never afterward seen in Spring- 
field. At least it is certain he never dared that set of boys again, 
to "try him on a spell." 

But we mentioned that these spoiis sometimes led to tragic 
results, which will be verified by the following instance : One 
day, in the year 188H, Randolph Britt, with a number of the then 
citizens of Springfield, were in the "grocery, ' eating, drinking and 
talking, when some one suggested to J. Renno, to go into the 
grocery. and "clean it out." R«nno, always ready for such work, 
"went in," and happening to seize Britt first, a scuMe ensued, in 
the course of which Reno suddenly cried out, "He's sticking me 
with a knife!" and fell. It turned out to be too true — he had 
been fatally stabbed in the throat by Britt, and died in a very 
few minutes afterward. Britt, for some time, did not seem con- 
scious of the nature of his act, and when he did realize it, wept 
bitterly, often exclaiming he would rather Reno had killed him. 
Much excitement was caused by the tragedj', and. after a long 
trial, and a change of venue to Benton county, Britt was con- 
victed of manslaughter, and sentenced to the penitentiary, but 
was soon after pardoned out. 

This case seemed to be the cause of other feuds, which existed 
for a number of years, and were, probably, indirectly, the cause of 
two or three other men losing their lives. But it was probably 
the means of putting a stop to such rough practical jokes, as this 
is the latest one of that character on record. 
/ Judge Charles H. Allen, who was commonly known as '' Horse" 
' Allen, was the Iji'st judge who ever held court at Springfield. He 
presided over the Seventh Circuit, which then included all of the.- 
State south of the Osage river and west of Phelps county. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. S^ 

In the time of these early settlements in SoittLxrest IVIissonri, 
the militia law required every man over eighteen years of age and 
"onder forty- five, to drill regularly three or four times- a year, and 
their officers were elected by the men. This parti of the State 
was in the Seventh Division, and Greene county fomaed the first 
brigade, while the second brigade was composed' of Polk and 
some of the adjoining counties on the north and v;-est. The first 
organization of these counties, under this arrangement, was in 
the year 1837, and the following were the first officers elected : 

Joseph Powell — Major-General. 

N. R. Smith — Brigadier-Gen. 1st Brigade. 

Abner Nail — Brigadier-Gen. 2nd Bi'igade. 

In the summer of 1837, sorfie slight depredations were commit- 
ted by roving companies of the Senecas, in some of' the counties-- 
to the north and west of here, and Maj. L. A. Williams, common- 
ly called Dr. Williams, and afterwards well known as a citizen of 
Springfield for a number of years, who Avas then^ living in Polk 
county, was appointed by the Count}'- Court qS that couirty. to 
take command of a company of militia, and march the Indians 
out of that part of the State. Captain Williams,, as he wa8 then 
called, accomplished the desired object, as far as Polk county was ■ 
concerned, and, after an absence of about twenty days, the com- 
pany returned to their homes and were disbanded, but about this 
time, there was considerable excitement about the Osages gath- 
ering, in large numbers, in the vicinity of Sarcoxie, and General 
Powell called out the whole military force of the Division, and 
marched to that place. The Indians were marched across the 
line, and after giving assui'ances that they would stay on their 
own side, the soldiers came home after an absence of about fif- 
teen days. 

This was known as the Sarcoxie war, but there was little ]or no 
trouble, reports of the outbreak being greatly exaggerated. Ow- 
ing to some irregularities on the part of General Powell, who did 
not understand military tactics very well, he was soon afterwards: 
court-martialed, and expelled from his position. We are informed 
that this was done at the instigation of Gen. Smith and others- 
Smith, however, was not a very well posted military man himsell. 
On one occasion, an old veteran of the regular army was oru 



66 ' HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

guard, Avlien Gen. Smith fitteinpted to pass the lines, and was 
accosted with the usual salutation, "who comes here?" He an- 
swered, "I'm Gen. Smith from Springlield." The guard com- 
manded him to halt, adding, " I don't care if you're Gen. Smith 
from hell, you can't pass this line without giving the countei'- 
sigh." This afterward became a bj'-word in the camp and after 
the boys returned home. 

On the removal of Gen. Powell from this ofHce, a gentleman 
named Nelson was first elected to the honorable position, and was 
succeeded by Judge Yancey. 

From the pen of Col. Wm. E. Gilmore, to whose writings we 
are indebted for some of the items already furnished, we quote 
the following interesting description -of a little expedition against 
the Osages: 

"In the. winter of 1836-'37, Judge Yancey, who held the mihtia 
rank of colonel, was ordered by the Governor of Missouri, to 
compel the remaining Indians to retire across the State line, and 
confine themselves to their own territory. This was done to pro- 
tect the settlers along the border, and prevent a collision between 
them aiid the Indians, 

" As Lieutenant Chesley Cannefax was next in rank to IMiv 
Yancey, he and Heni-y Fulbright, whose rank we did not learn, 
but which stood somewhere between Lieutenant-General and 
*liigh private,' accompanied the Colonel on his mission to notify 
them of the order. They were also attended by a negro named 
Charley, who had be^n raised among the Delawares, and was fa- 
miliar with the dialect of several of the tribes. 

" Near the mouth of Flat creek they met the first Indians. 
There was a considerable party of them, mounted upon ponies, 
and engaged in a bear hunt. Col. Yancey was in all the splendor 
of a fine new uniform, with sword, sash, epaulets and plumes. 
The Indians halted, gazed at the party a few moments in silence, 
and then raised a shrill yell, which was answered from every di- 
rection, and rushed by them in full speed, without speaking or 
paying iiny attention to the negro Charley, who hailed them. 

" The Colonel and his men rode on after them, although they 
liardly knew how to interpret this strange action on the part of 
the red-skins. Mr. Cannefax, in speaking of the circumstance 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 57 

afterward, used to say, ' I did not like the sign, and as I closed 
up with the Colonel to see if there was any change in his face, I 
thought there was ; but if we were both scared, neither of us 
spoke our thoughts.' 

" At length they reached the camp of the Indians, where, by 
this time, the whole of them were collected, and had made their 
savage toilet of beads, feathers and finery, all ready to receive 
' the Great Chief of the white men,' as they supposed the Colonel 
must be. 

" The visitors were conducted immediately to the tent of the 
Chief, who was named Nawpawiter, and through Charley, as an 
interj^reter, informed that personage of the object of their mis- 
sion. The Indian promised to withdraw his band from Missouri, 

•but said that a lai'ge number of women and children were with 
them, and if it continued as cold as it was then, he must delay 
until it moderated. This was agreed to, and a written consent 
given by the Colonel. There were, in this camp, about a hun- 
dred men and nearly as many women and children. 

" Some forty days were spent in search for other bands, when, 

•coming around to the saw-mill about thirty-five miles southwest 
of Springfield, they were very much surprised to find all of the 
scattering bands which had been hunting in this part of the State, 

■collected together. 

"As the assemblage had the aj^pearance of a war council, the 

'Colonel and his aids held a consultation as to what they should 
do. Col. Yancey and Mr. Fulbright thought best to be gentle 
with them, and urge them to return peaceably to their reserva- 
tion, but Mr. Cannefax urged stronger and more impressive ac- 
tion, and finally the counsel of the latter was accepted, and they 

jiode to raise the militia force of the country. In thirty-six hours, 

. over a hundred men, well mounted and armed, were assembled at 
Ozark on the Finley. The Indians were much more numerous, 

• but were armed mostly with bows and arrows. 

" As this force moved forward, the Indians began to retreat 
toward their reservation. But Col. Yancey pushed rapidly after 
them and overtook them on the second evening, on the west side 

<of the James river, not far from the mouth of Finley creek. 

" The militia were drawn up in line, close to the Indians, and a 



/jS history of SPRINGFIELD. 

demand M-as made of the Chief, that his men should deliver up 
their arms, as security against hostilities. This he refused, for 
some time, to submit to, but, finding that he must consent or fight, 
he finally yielded, and set the example by coming forward and 
laying his bow and arrows on the ground. His example was 
followed bj' most of the warriors, but some of the younger ones 
refused, and were compelled, with difficulty, to give up their 
arms. 

*' After all of their guns had been rendered unserviceable, by 
the removal of the fiints from the locks, and ramming a naked 
bullet tight into the barrel of each, they were returned to their 
owners, and the Imlians were then compelled to resume their 
march towards the setting sun, as they had, no doubt, often been 
required to do before. The next day or two were bitter cold, and 
the women and children suffered much, especially while crossing 
Olivers Prairie. 

"In two or three days more the State line was reached, and 
after admonishing them not to return again, the militia started 
homeward. The same day they were overtaken by an Osage 
Chief, accompanied by a white man named Matthews, who begged 
them to return to attend a council of their chiefs, which had been 
called, they said, to consult with the white men. This, Colonel 
Yancey refustid to do, saying that he had no power to treat with 
them. 

" When the party got back to Springfield, they found great 
excitement here, caused by rumors that an Indian war had been 
commenced. Exaggerated accounts of what had happened, con- 
nected with the fact that this place is so near the line of the Ter- 
ritory, caused the people to fear a sudden attack. 

" Maj. Berry, who was then the most prominent merchant in 
this place, came very near packing off his Avhole stock of goods, 
to some other place for safe keeping. No hostilities followed, 
however, and Southwest Missouri has had no trouble with In- 
dians since." 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 59 



CHAPTER IV. 

BIOGRAPHICAL, SKETCHES OF SOME OF SPRINGFIELd's PIONEERS. 

Realizing how difficult it is to write an acceptable chapter on 
the subject mentioned in the caption of this, we enter upon the 
task with a sincere desire to give an impartial view of the little 
town and its inhabitants, in the first stages of its existence, before 
its population became too large to admit of a special mention of 
each family. 

In the Springfield l*atylot for the year 1867, we find a series of , 
articles fi'om the pen of Col. Wm. E. Gilmore, under the caption, j 
"Notes of the Early Daj's of Springfield," commencing with 
the sentence : '" We wish, and will make the endeavor, to collect 
and preserve in the files of the Patriot^ such historical facts, ', 
statistics, anecdotes, and incidents of Springfield and Southwest 
Missouri, as may be accessible to us ; in the hope that such notes 
may be found interesting to our readers now, and possibly of 
value hereafter to local historians." 

Thanking the writer for the consideration expressed in the last 
paragraph, we shall draw upon these articles to some extent for 
the matter for this chapter. Speaking of John P. Campbell, he 
says: 

"Campbell, the founder of Springfield, .was much the most 
marked character among these earliest settlers. He was a man \ 
of unbounded physical energy, and scoured the West on horse- 
back — in his trading trips, far and near, in every direction — ex- 
tending these rides even to El Paso on the Rio Grande. He 
was sharp as the traditional Yankee in a trade, but withal hospi- 
table and obliging. He and his accomplished wife — who seems 
to have been beloved and respected by all who knew her — took 
great pains to assist all newly-arrived immigrants to this coun- 
try. If he afterward found his profit in his kindness, that was 
all right. He was not a highly educated man, but had a large 
share of common sense, and is represented as being very decided 
in his likes and dislikes. 



GO HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

''When at one time his attention ■svas strongly drawn to re- 
ligious matters he concluded to 'join the church,' but he refused 
to go to heaven with Parson Joel Haden, to whose ' Christian' 
congregation Mrs. Campbell belonged, on account of some old 
grudge he owed Father H., so he was baptized by a Methodist 
minister and connected himself with that denomination. 

" Mr. Campbell M'as a Democrat in politics, and Avas for some 
time an aspirant for Congress. He came very near reaching this 
object of his ambition, being at one time elected, as he supposed, 
in the year 1842. But at that time Missouri elected her Repre- 
sentatives on a general ticket — i. e., citizens voted for the whole 
number to be elected for the entire State, on one ticket. It was 
supposed that the State would be entitled to seven Representa- 
tives in the 27th Congress, and they voted for seven, but num- 
Ijered the candidates in the nominating conventions, so that in 
the event that a less number only should be received from the 
State, the highest numbers should be rejected. Mr. Campbell 
was No. 7, and Gov. William Gilj)in No. G, and as the apportion- 
ment act which passed immediately' afterward, allowed only five 
Representatives from the State, both Campbell and Gilpin were 
"■ left out in the cold.' ' 

We also quote the following from the same writer : 

" Another prominent citizen of the early days was Charles S. 
Yancey, Avho was born in Kentucky, and when a very j'oung man 
emigrated to Franklin county in this State, and after a brief res- 
idence there, came to this place in 1833. Not long after his ar- 
rival here, he was admitted to the bar, and soon by his urbanity 
and geniality, won his way to general popularity and favor._ We 
cannot say he was a profound lawyer ; several of his cotempora- 
ries at the bar here being sujjerior to him in legal erudition and 
force. But he was one of the most sensitive, kind-hearted and 
2)olite men, and consequently had a host of personal friends, and 
very few personal enemies, at any period of his life. 

"It is one of the curious commentaries on the vicissitudes of 
frontier life, that he, among the most unwilling of all men to do 
a personal injury to any one, should be compelled to take the life 
of a fellow man, which he did in self-defense. 

"Mr. Yancey practiced his profession quietly and successfully 



HISTORY OF SPEIXGFIELD. 61 

imtil 1S36, when lie was appointed one of the Judges of the 
County Court. About that time a difficulty had grown up be- 
tween Mr. Campbell and a man by the name of John Roberts. 
Both were determinei-l and dangerous men when their anger was 
aroused ; more especially Roberts, when drinking, which he did 
sometimes to excess. "When in this condition he scarcely made 
any distinction between friend and foe, although, when sober, he 
was a man of many good qualities and much respected. 

"Chesley Cannefax, then Sheriff, arrested Roberts upon a 
charge of some 'In-each of the peace,' and brought him before the 
County Court. When in court, high words passed between Rob- 
erts and Campbell, and to Judge Yancey's order of ' Silence !' 
Roberts replied that he would say what he pleased, either before 
that Court or the Court of Heaven or Hell. For this he was 
fined .^20, and the assessment of this fine gave Roberts the 
grudge against Yancey, which led , to the fatal catastrophe. 
Roberts paid the fine, but with many threats ; and whenever 'un- 
der the influence of liquor he lost no opportunity of insulting the 
Judge, who for a long time endeavored to avoid a collision, by 
pajdug no attention to his remaiTcs. 

"Thus matters went on for about a year, when one day, Rob- 
erts met Y'ancey on the Public Square, in company with Little- 
berry Hendrick, who had persuaded Yancey to go home- in order 
to avoid a collision with Roberts, who wus known to be in town 
and making threats against him, and after some insulting lan- 
guage, Roberts put his hand in his bosom, as if for his knife, 
(which he had used on more than one occasion in personal diffi- 
culties), when Y''aucej'' drew a pistol and fired. He then drew 
the second pistol, and was in the act of firing again, when Hen- 
tirick knocked the weapon upward and the ball passed into the 
air. Roberts exclaimed, '•Don't shoot again — I am a dead man 
now,' and fell. 

" The Circuit Court was, at the time, in session, Judge Foster 
P. Wright being then on the bench, and Mr. Yancey at once sur- 
rendered himself to the authorities, was tried and acquitted of 
criminality. 

" So ended this, one of the singular, painful and fatal alter- 
cations which have happened here, and we doubt not that 



€2 HISTORY OK SPRINGFIELD. 

bo^YeYel' deeijly the death of Roberts grieved his relatiYes and 
friends, the grief of none of them was deeper or more lasting 
than that of the man AYho alew him. 

" Mr. Yancey was chosen, in 1}S38, as Colonel of the militia of 
this district, and afterwards as Major General of the same. This 
Avas an important and dif^nifiiul office in the eyes of the people 
then, before war had familiarized us all with military dignitaries 
and military operations of a more serious character than the old 
time 'muster.' 

"In 18-41 he was appointed Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit, 
of which Greene county then formed a part. He was re-ap- 
pointed in 1847 ; and the office afterward becoming electiYC, he 
was chosen by the people for the same position, in 1851, and again 
in 18;")7, thus holding this high and responsible position for six- 
teen consecutive years, and up to his death, Avhich occurred in 
1857. 'We close these recollections of this locally prominent and 
excellent man, by stating that he was an active and zealous mem- 
ber of the Masonic fraternity and died a Royal Arch Mason." 

Littleberry Hendrick, mentioned in the preceding sketch, 
was another prominent character among these pioneers. He 
came to this place about the same time as ]\[r. Yancey, and im- 
mediately engaged in the practice of law, which he continued the 
greater part of his life. 

In 1801-62, Mr. Hendrick was a member of the Convention 
which was called at St. Louis and Jefferson City, to discuss the 
relations of the State of Missouri to the TTnion, and to consider 
the subject of secession, which Mr. H., in common with the ma- 
jority of that convention, strongly opposed. 

About this time he was also appointed Judge of the 14th 
Circuit, which office he held until his death, which occurred on 
the 9th of January, 18G3, and was probably caused indirectly by 
the excitement incident to Marmaduke's raid, which occurred the 
day before, and which was said to have resulted in the death of 
several old persons whose hold upon life had become weakened 
by sickness and the alarms of war. 

His wife died soon after. His oldest son, Leonidas, who is 
also dead, was for six years Judge of the 13th Circuit. "NYilliam, 



HISTORY OF SPRIXGFIELD. 63 

tlie second son, is a merchant at Mt. Yernon, and Edward, the 
youngest, is a dentist and surgeon at the same place. 

John Edwards came to Springfiekl in the same year, and re- 
mained until his death in 1851. Mr. Edwards was the first man 
to open a bakery in the little town. Of his family, the onlj' rep- 
resentative remaining is his son, "\Vm. B., living on a farm five 
miles south of town. Col. Gilmore thus mentions Mr. Edwards: 

" Of John Edwards we have been able to learn but little. One 
anecdote told of him by an old citizen, will do to repeat : 

" Mr. E. made relentless war on the pole-cats, or skunks, which 
then abounded here : and rarely missed a shot at one, even in the 
darkest night. He used to say he aimed by smell, ' jist as Chris- 
tians walk by faith, 'thout seein' at all." 

In 1833, John Bunch and his son Samuel H., came Avitli a num- 
ber of slaves from East Tennessee, and selected sites for homes, 
upon which they erected cabins, and returned for their families, 
who did not arrive until the following year. John Bunch settled 
An thin the present limits of Polk county, where he remained until 
his death. Samuel made a settlement on a place about ten miles 
northvrest of Springfield, on the j^lace now owned by Mr. AVad- 
low, on Grand Prairie. Mr. Bunch remained in Greene county 
the most of the time till the death of his wife, which occurred in 
Aj^ril, 1847, after which he returned to Tennessee with the 
younger members of his family, where he still lives. 

R. J. McElhany, who came to Springfield with this family, af- 
terward married Miss Cordelia Bunch, a sister of Samuel. Mrs. 
Latham of Greenfield, and Mrs. i\IcBroom of Polk county, are 
also sisters, while Mrs. Orlena Coleman, of this city, is a daughter 
of Samuel Bimch. His son Rufus is now in Oregon, Janagin in 
Florida, and Robert in Tennessee. He has also two daughters, 
Margaret and Louisa, both married and living in Tennessee. 

Although Mr. McElhany is mentioned as having come here in 
1834, vrith Mr. Bunch's family, one member of •which seems to 
have possessed special attraction for him, he did not come to 
remain permanently in Springfield iintil the following year, 1835. 
He has ever since remained here ^v-ith the exception of about two 
years after the battle of "Wilson Creek, during which time he "was 
engaged in business at Rolla, which he considered a safer place 



64 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

(luring those exciting times, -when Springfield was alternately^ 
occupied by the contending armies. Mr. M. has developed a 
shrewd business tact, by which he has risen from small means 
witli which he came here, to be considered one of the " solid 
men " of the city. 

We are informed by ]Mrs. McLaughlin, wlio lives on South 
Campbell street, that her father, James Coin, first came to Spring- 
field when it contained but three houses. He did not remain in 
town, but settled on a farm ten miles south, at the old ''Spout 
Spring," where he still lives. Mr. C. is of Cherokee descent, and 
several of his family are in the Indian Territory. 

Joseph Burden, who was long a prominent citizen of Greene 
county, was born on the Cumberland river in Tennessee, in 179G- 
He married a lady in Georgia and removed to this county in 1883. 
settling on the farm wliich John Fulbright had opened up, where 
Berry Hospital was afterward erected, just east of town. In 
1841, he built a house on JBoonville street, just nortliof the square, 
where he kept a boarding house for about twelve years, after 
which he built the house now ovmed by Mr. Matlock, in the north 
l^art of town. In 185G he bought the place where the Public 
School building now stands, at the corner of Jefterson and Olive 
streets. This was known as the " Campbell Reserve," it having 
been reserved by Mr. Campbell, for himself, in the original laying 
out of the town. In this house Mr. Burden died, in January, 1807. 
During his long life he had held various local offices, and was 
regarded by his fellow-citizens of all classes with much respect. 
]\Irs. Burden died in 1873, leaving a family of five children — three 
sons and two daughters. The oldest daughter is the wife of P, 
H. Edwards, formerly Judge of this Circuit, and now presiding 
over the Probate Court of Newton county. The second daugh- 
ter was first married to E. A. Plumb, with whom she lived in this 
city until his death, in 18G0, after which she was married- to 
Judge J. H. Sliaiv, and now lives on Kickapoo prairie, about two 
miles south of town. Two sons, W. G. and A. J. Burden, lived 
for a number of years at Carthage, in this State, from which place 
they went South at the breaking out of the war, and have since 
lived in Texas. The other son, W. H. Burden, still lives in this 
city, where he has always been actively engaged in business. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 65 

In the year 1834, M artin Ingram, the father of A. F. Ingram, 
the present County Treasurer of Greene county, came from Wil- 
son county, Tennessee, and went into business with his brother Sid- 
ney. After a sojourn of one year in town, he bought out the 
improvement made two or three years previous by Jeremiah Ro- 
land, six miles east of town, where he still lives. From the His- 
torical Atlas of Greene county, we gather the following items : 

" Martin Ingram, one of the oldest settlers of East Campbell 
township, was born in Caswell county. North Carolina, on the 
29th of August, 1803. His grandfather was a soldier in the Rev- 
olutionary war, and his father was born in 1776. On the 13th 
of November, 1827, Mr. Ingram was married to Miss Annie A. 
Howard, the daughter of Francis Howard." They have there- 
fore been living together over half a century, and of this family 
this remarkable statement may be made : " Of a family of eight 
children, all have grown to maturity, and not a death has oc- 
curred, and of twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-seven are still 
living." 

J. S. Waddill, who is well known to most of our readers, was 
born in East Tennessee, March 18th, 1805. In 1885, he emi- 
grated to Southwest Missouri, and first purchased the Wilson 
farm, at the mouth of the creek of the same name. In 183G, after 
remaining upon the farm about a year, he removed to Spriugfieldo 
Two years later he was admitted to the bar, and has ever since 
been engaged in the practice of law, in this and adjacent circuits. 
He has probably done more riding than any other attorney in the 
State ; and still, in his seventy-third year, he thinks nothing of 
saddling his horse and riding out to Hartville, Ava, Ozark, or 
even to West Plains, to attend court. 

*Iu December, 18G1, he was appointed by Governor Gamble to 
preside over the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, which position he 
held until his resignation in 18C2. In 1863 he was again ap- 
pointed, by the same authority, as Judge of the.Fourteenth Cir- 
cuit, which then included this county. At the conclusion of the 
term for which he was appointed, he was elected to the same 
office, but was afterwards removed by the conditions of the Drake 
constitution. 

In 1867, he received the appointment of Register in the U. S. 

5 



<)G HIsrOKV OF SI'iaXGFIELD. 

Laud OlTtice, and retained the position until the commencement 
of President Grants administration. 

The Judge was married, in 1833, to Miss Sarah Kellogg, and he 
and his estimable lady still live in the north part of the city on 
the old homestead which thej' have occupied nearly forty years. 
Their live children, all of Avhom occupy honorable places in so- 
ciety, are well known in Springfield, and need no commendation 
from a stranger. 

Dr. T. J, Bailey, who was one of the most liighlj' respected of 
the early settlers of this place, came to Si^ringfield in 1837, when 
it was but a mere hamlet, and for several years enjoyed the 
largest practice of any phj^sician in Southwest Missouri. He was 
from Monroe county of this State, having previously emigrated 
from Lincoln county, Kentucky. Mr. Bailey was considered, up 
to the time of the war, one of the wealthiest men in the county, 
•and he possessed the happy faculty of being content. He was 
the owner of eight slaves at the time of the emancipation procla- 
mation, and at the time of his death he left 84,000 to be divided 
among them. Being a staunch Union man during the war, he 
retained his patriotism through life, and bequeathed $5,000 for 
the erection of an appropriate monument, which was soon after- 
ward erected in the National Cemetery. 

His widow survived him until 1875, when, after a long and 
useful life, she passed over the river. In her will she left a pro- 
vision for a donation of S5,000 to aid in the erection of a new 
BajDtist church in this city, and $21,000 for the erection of a 
female seminary, to be under the control of the trustees of said 
church ; but, owing to a neglect on the part of the church to 
comply with the conditions of the will, neither of the institutions 
lias been erected, and the funds naturally revert back to the 
estate, a large part of which falls to the wife of Dr. E. T. Robber- 
son, who is a niece of the deceased. 

AVm. C. Price, who is a native of the "Old Dominion," was born 
on "All Fool's Day," in the year 181G. Twenty-one years later, 
he emigrated to the " Far West," and pitched his tent in the 
vicinity of Springfield. About the year 18-10, he was adjutant of 
a regiment of militia, under the old military system, and, in 1844, 
was admitted to the bar, since which he has been engaged, the 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. G7 

most of the time, in the practice of law. About the year 1842 he 
■was Presiding Justice of the County Court, and in 1847 was 
elected as the first Probate Judge of Greene county, the probate 
business having been done by the County Court up to that time. 
In 1851 he was elected State Senator, and in 1857 received from 
Gov. Polk the aj^i^ointment of Circuit Judge. Two years later 
he was ai^poiuted Swamp Land Commissioner on the part of the 
State of ^Missouri, and on account of opinions given by him, de- 
cisions were rendered which obtained for the State, millions of 
acres of land which she would otherwise have lost. In March, 
1860, he was appointed, under President Buchanan's administra- 
tion, as Treasurer of the United States, which position he held 
until after the inauguration of President Lincoln. Immediately 
on tte breaking out of the war, he went into the Soi>thern army, 
with which he was connected about three years, being captured 
at Pea Ridge in 18G2, and soon after exchanged. 

Mr. Price has been twice married ; first, in 1812, to Miss Sarah 
Kimbrough, a daughter of John Kimbrough, who came from 
Kentucky in the fall of 1839. After the death of his first wife, 
which occurred in 1819, he was mkrried, in 18G0, to Miss Lydia 
C. Dow, from Vermont. As ]Mr. P. is a strong pro-slavery man, 
and bitterly opposed to the "Yanks," it has often been the sub- 
ject of remark by his friends, that it was strange that he should 
marry a Yankee ; but he says, he " could not hope to punish all 
of them, so he concluded to take them in detail.'' Descending 
from an old Quaker family, who came to America with "William 
Penn, Mr. P. is a man of strong religious convictions, and bitterly 
deplores the present ungodliness of the United States. It is a 
favorite remark with him, that "The country is going to the devil, 
and all hell can't save us from it." He has had a family of ten 
children — six sons and four daughters — of whom three of the 
former and two of the latter, are still living. 

Prominent among the pioneers of the little toAvn, stands the 
name of JoJin_S. Phelps, who was born and educated in Connect- 
icut, but concluded to cast his lot with the people of Missouri. 
He was a young man then, and came west to practice law. Arriv- 
ing in Springfield in 1837, he hung out his shingle, and com- 
menced practice in the counties of this and adjoining circuits. 



G8 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

In 1840, he was elected to rej^resent this county in the State 
Legislature, and, in 18-42, he first represented the people of 
Southwest Missouri in Congress. This office he held for eighteen 
years, and for the jmst two years he has held the honorable and 
responsible position of Governor of the State. While in Congress, 
Mr. Phelps was one of the ablest and most infiuential members 
of that body, and his career reflected credit on the State of his 
adoption. He was a member of the Committee on Post Offices 
and Post Roads, and was for twelve years on the Committee of 
Ways and Means, of which for one term he was chairman, the 
most responsible and influential position, with the exception of 
Speaker, attainable by any member. 

As a Governor, Mr. Phelps has also shown great exeQutive 
ability, especially in the "Great Strike," in the summer of 1877. 
In no city in the Union did the strikers and their lawless coad- 
jutors seem more powerful than in St. Louis, the local authorities 
being utterly incapable of preserving the dignity of the law ; but 
on application to the Governor, he proceeded immediatel}', with- 
out asking for Federal aid, to ,call out and organize State militia, 
by whom the i*iot was su^opressed, without the firing of a single 
gun, or the spilling of a drop of blood. Within a few hours, ten 
thousand troops were placed at the command of the authorities, 
and before this grand army, resistance to the law would have 
been futile. 

Among the many other public acts of John S. Phelps, to which 
his descendants will point with pride, and which will be remem- 
bered with satisfaction by his many friends and admirers, was his 
serving upon the committee which selected the site for the loca- 
tion of our State University, which is destined to become one of 
the strong pillars in the future greatness and prosperity of the 
State. Of the committee of five, Mr. Phelps is the only one now- 
living. 

Concerning his wife, who was almost as generally known 
throughout the Southwest as her husband, we make the following 
selections, from among the many tributes paid to her memory hy 
the press, and by admiring friends, of whom she had a host. In 
the Leader of January 31st, 1878, we find the following notice : 

" Mrs. Mary Phelps died Jan. 2oth, 1878, of iDueumouia. She 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 69 

came, in 1837, from New York, where she was married to John 
S. Phelps, then just from college and entering the practice of law. 
During her husband's absence from home on public business, she 
had all the care and responsibility of a large farm and a family, 
in which she acquitted herself with great credit. 

" Her impulses were noble and generous, her charity as diffu- 
sive as the sun, and many good men and women are to-day 
scattered through the world, who were saved from degradation, 
if not from death, by her influence. 

" She was sixty-six years of age, and with the exception of the 
past few years had suffered but little from sickness. ^She died in 
full faith and belief in the Spiritual Philosophy, and commemo- 
rative services were held at the Opera House, on Sunday follow- 
ing her death, which were attended by a large circle of friends." 

Also from the I^atriot-Advertiser of the same date: 

" For over thirty-six years Mrs. Phelps has been a resident of 
Greene county, and her many acts of benevolence have made her 
name the very synonym of charity. Through all the storms of 
war and bloodshed, through all the days of want and poverty, 
through all the nights of ignorance and crime, she has ever been 
at her post of duty; now the heroine and nurse, then the alms- 
giver and helf)ing friend, next the teacher and protector of the 
orphan and homeless. 

"At the bloody battle of Wilson's creek, she performed the du- 
ties of a veritable Sister of Charity, ministering to the wants of 
the wounded and dying, making her house a hospital for the re- 
ception of many a poor fellow far from home in the land of the 
enemy. She saved the remains of General Lyon from mutilation, 
and buried them on the Governor's farm till they could be con- 
veyed to their permanent resting-place. 

"At the close of the war Congress voted her an appropriation 
of $20,000, not only for the purpose of founding an orphan asy- 
lum for the reception and care of the children of men who had 
died in the defense of their country, but as a recognition of her 
many meritorious acts during the "times that tried men's souls." 
The institution was kept in operation several j^ears, and when her 
mission was ended in this respect, she used the building for an 
academv and hi^-h school. 



70 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

"Since tliat time Mrs. Phelps has taken an active part in the 
Woman' Suffrage movement, being at one time one of the Yice 
Presidents of the National Organization, and was once before 
Congress in the iiursuance of this work." 

Arcinbald !Maupin came here from Arkansas in 183G, and was 
one of the first wagon-makers in the town. For a long time he 
had a shop on Boonville street, opposite where Schmook's mill 
now stands, and he[ lived and died in the house now occupied by- 
Fred Weaver as a grocery store. 

In 1837, Wm.^ Parrish came from Kentucky, and settled on a 
farm northwest of town. With him came M. H. Parrish, who. 
in lS-10, came to town to attend school, and afterward studied 
medicine under Dr. G. P. Shackleford. He graduated at the 
Missouri Medical College, at St. Louis, and afterward received a 
degree from the Nashville University. After practicing medicine 
over twenty years, Dr. P., in 18GG, commenced the business of 
surveying, which he lias ever since followed. In October, 1849, 
he purchased the property on St. Louis street, where he still 
lives. His wife, who is also a native of Kentuck3% is still living, 
and they have a family of four childr^'n, the oldest daughter 
being the wife of Dr. C. C. Clements, of this city, and the second 
being married to Mr. E. E. Adams, of Hancock, Michigan. The 
third daughter and the only son still live witli their parents. 

Jas. Rains came from Wilson county, Kentucky, in IMay, 1837, 
and two months later purchased the hotel erected by John P. 
Campbell, on the north side of the public square. After keeping 
hotel two or three years, he went to Neosho and lived a few 
months, then returned and purchased the property on North Jef- 
ferson street, where he still lives. He was, for a number of years, 
the village butcher, but is now too feeble for any kind of hard 
work. 

His wife died in 1870, and he has lost two children. His son 
John was, for twenty-seven years, a merchant at Bolivar, where he 
.yet lives, and his only daughter is the wife of J. W. Boren, editor 
of the Ozif/'k Hepnhru'an. 

Captain A. _M. Julian, who may be found at any time when the 
weather is pleasant, sitting on the sidewalk in the northwest cor- 
ner of the square, discussing politics and reviewing the past 



HISTORY OF SPRIXGFIELD. 71 

history of Southwest Missouri, came to Springfield in 1838. Ho 
is a native of Knox county, Tennessee. In 1836, when but eigh- 
teen years of age, and weighing but eighty pounds, he went into 
the Florida war, and two years afterward came out weighing one 
hundred and seventy pounds. 

Having gained financially in about the same ratio that he had 
physically, he was enabled, on coming to Springfield, to go into 
the wool-carding business, and in company with Solomon H, 
Owen, who afterward became his father-in-law, erected the first 
carding machine in the town, on the site of the Eagle Flouring 
Mills, near which he still lives. In 1846, he raised a company 
for the Mexican war, after which he commenced the study of law, 
■which he continued while running the carding machine, and in 
1859, was admitted to the bar, since which he has continued the 
practice of his profession, except during war times, when he was 
engaged a considerable portion of the time, as a scout and guide 
for the Union armies in this part of the country. 

C. Aj_Jamison came, in 1839, and erected a residence and a 
blacksmith shop about where the St. James Hotel was afterward 
built. 

Mr. J. was from Kentucky. He remained a citizen of Spring- 
field for several years, residing on the corner of Campbell and 
West Walnut streets until about three years since, when he re- 
moved to a farm in the west part of the county, where he still 
works at his trade a part of the time, although over eighty years 
of age. His grand- daughter, Mrs.' C. G. Moss, is the only one of 
his family now living in town. 

John Kimbrough came to Springfield, Oct. 15, 1839, from Bowl- 
ing Green, Kentucky, and died in September following. With 
tiim came his wife and three sons, and three daughters. His 
•wife died about the time of the war. His oldest son, John S. 
KimbrougL, first followed the blacksmithing business in partner- 
ship with John Lair, in the shop now run by Collins and Mc- 
Curdy on St. Louis street. About 1850, he went into partner- 
ship with Mr. Sheppard, in the meTcantile business, on the corner 
of South street and the public square. 

At the breaking out of the war Mr. K. went Soutb, after which 



72 HISTORYOF SPRINGFIELD. 

be went to Columbia, IMo., tben for a wbile did business in Kan- 
sas, and afterward in Texas. He is now engaged in the hardware 
business at Cli;iton, Henry county, Mo. 

"William, the second son, died at the age of twenty-one, and the 
youngest son, Joseph B., is doing business in Sherman, Texas. 

One daughter was married to William C. Price, another to 
Stephen Bedford, who was for some time a citizen of Springfield, 
and the oldest to Wilson Hackney, who came in 1840, and soon 
after opened a hat shop, in which he continued until the time of 
his death. He was very highly respected, and held some county 
and city offices, being, at the time of his death, April 12, 1863, 
Treasm-er of Greene county. 

Mrs. Hackney and her son Wilson still live on the old home- 
stead on West Walnut street, where Mr. Hackney first settled 
in 1840. 

William McAdams came from Pennsylvania in the spring of 
1840, and immediately opened a saddle and harness shop in a 
small log store which stood nearly on the same site as his pres- 
ent large establishment, on the west side of the public square. 
He was married in the fall of 1841, as we mentioned in a former 
chapter, and occupied a house which he had built during the pre- 
ceding summer, on the ground where his present residence 
stands, on West Walnut street. This lot is on the extreme south- 
west corner of the original town plat. 

Mr. McAdams has held respectively' the offices of City Treas- 
urer, County Treasurer, and member of the City Council. His 
wife still lives, and they have a family of six children — four sons 
and two daiighters. Wm. H., the oldest son, is engaged in busi- 
ness with his father, and is at present Councilman from the 4th 
Ward. 

This family took the Union side in time of the war, and Wm. H. 
McAdams was Adjutant 6i the 24th Regiment Mo. Yolunteers 
under Col. S. H. Boyd. 

Wm. P. Cox came from Indiana in 1839, and went into part- 
nership with Thomas Jessup in a tan-yard which was about where 
the Springfield Wagon Factory now stands. Mr. Jessup has 
one daughter now living in the city, in the person of Mrs. Terry, 
who resides on North Campbell street. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 73 

One year later, John B. Cox, with his mother and her family, 
came also from Indiana, and became residents of Springfield, 
were the old lady remained until her death. John has followed 
the carpenter's trade most of the time since he came, but was for 
a while engaged in the butchering business. He resides on North 
Campbell street, near the residence of Mr. Henry Matlock, who 
is another of the pioneers of the town. 

Mr. Matlock came in the autumn of 1840, from Tennessee, and 
in 1841 was married to Miss Jane Cox, a sister to John and Wm. 
Cox, before mentioned. Mr. Matlock has, most of the time since 
he came to this place, been engaged in keeping hotel, and his 
wife and son are now in the same business at Ash Grove. 

On the 17th day of September, 1840, S. H. Jopes, a Virginian 
by birth, but for several years a resident of Galatin, Sumner 
county, Tennessee, came and opened a shoe shop on Boonville 
street near the bridge. He afterward had a boot and shoe store 
on the east side of the square. Nearly thirty years ago he 
bought out Randolph Moore, who had a small log cabin on St. 
Louis street, and there Mr. Jopes has ever since lived, with the 
exception of an absence of about nine months in California in 
1850. He made the first pair of boots ever made in the town. 
They were for J. R. Danforth, who was afterward cashier of the 
first bank. The log cabin before mentioned is still a part of ]Mi\ 
J.'s residence, although he has built a frame part by the side of 
it, and covered the old log cabin with clap-boards so it would 
hardly be known. 

"NVe must not fail to notice another very respectable, useful, 
and honorable citizen, Colonel Marcus Boyd, who came from Wil- 
liamson county, Tennessee, about the year 1840, and held some 
of the highest offices in the gift of the peojjle of this county. He 
was member of the General Assembly for several years, and after- 
ward held the position of Receiver in the U. S. Land Office at this 
place, upon retiring from which his accounts were all found to 
be "fair and square." He raised a large and respectable family 
of sons and daughters, among whom is his oldest son '"Pony," 
who is well and favorably known to the citizens of Southwest 
Missouri, whom he has twice represented in Congress. Colonel 



74 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

Marcus Boj-d liveil a lonfj and useful life, and tinally went to his 
long home regretted by all. 

From the Greene County Atlas we obtain the following sketcb- 
of the life of Wm. B. Farmer : 

" Judge Farmer has had an honorable career as a citizen of 
Greene count3% and has been closely and actively identified with 
its interests. He was a native of Kobertson county, Tennessee, 
and his birth occurred on the 20tb of September, 1811. His 
ancestors were from North Carolina. 

"In 1840, then still unmarried, he made up his mind to try hi& 
fortune in Missouri, to which State many of the people of Ten- 
nessee were then emigrating. He made his appearance at Spring- 
field on the 2Gth of July, 1840, his sole worldly possessions con- 
sisting of an old gray mare and nineteen dollars in hard "cash. 
A few days after his arrival he secured a situation as clerk at 
Springfield, in the store of Shackleford & Cloud. 

"The Slimmer of 1841 he returned to Tennessee, and married 
Julia A. White. Bringing his wife back to Missouri, he found 
that he had been appointed Postmaster of Springfield under 
President Harrison. He bought out a small drug store, and for 
two or three years kept the drug store and postoffice. In 1844 
he went into the dry goods business, first with Joshua Jones, 
and was thus occupied for a period of about ten years. After the 
death of Jones he was associated with the brothers of his de- 
ceased partner, and afterward did business on his own account. 
In 1849, on the accession of General Taylor to the Presidency', he 
was again appointed Postmaster of Springfield. While still in 
the mercantile business he was appointed County Judge by Gover- 
nor Price, and held that office for about four years, his term expiring 
in 1858 or 1859. In 1852 he moved out on his farm, a short dis- 
tance west of Springfield, though at the same time he still con- 
tinued to carry on business in town. At the beginning of the 
year 1856 he disposed of his interest in the di'y goods business, 
and from that date to the time of his death in 1878, he devoted 
himself actively only to farming and stock raising. For two or 
three years, however, he was a silent partner in a drug store with 
Wm. H. Jopes, but the business was terminated on the breaking 
out of the war of the rebellion. During Judge Farmer's long 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. lb 

and active business career, he was favorably known to those with 
whom he was thrown closest in contact, and enjoj^ed the confi- 
dence of the commnnity. 

President Lincoln, in 18G1, appointed him Receiver in the Land 
Office at Springfield, and he acted as such till the progress of 
hostilities occasioned the removal of the office to Boonville. He 
suffered greatly during the progress of the war, and lost property 
amounting to several thousands of dollars. For a time he acted 
as Quartermaster for a Dallas county battalion, but remained with 
his family at Springfield. His first wife died on the fifth of May, 
185-t. He went back to Tennessee, and married, for his second 
wife, Mrs. E. S. Justice, a sister of his first wife. His second 
marriage was celebrated on the 27th of May, 18G5. By his first 
wife he had six children, of whom three are now living — Rebecca, 
now the wi/e of "NVm. L. Chapman, and two sons, Wm. and John 
Farmer. 

Next on the " Roll of Honor " are the names of C B. and J. L. 
Holland, from Robberson county, Tennessee, who came to Spring- 
field in 1841, and opened a tailor-shop on the west side of the 
public sciuare, where they continued in business for four or five 
years, after wdiicli they were both in mercantile business (but not 
in partnership) up to the time of the war. 

C. B. Holland had been a non-commissioned officer in the 
Florida .War against the Seminole Indians, in 1836-'37, and, at 
the breaking out of the Rebellion, w^as captain of a company of 
Home Guards. He was afterward Captain of Company D., in 
the Phelps Regiment, and promoted to the office of Lieutenant 
Colonel. After serving out his time in that regiment, he became 
Colonel of the 72d Regiment of Missouri Volunteers, and was 
next appointed, by Gov. Gamble, as Brigadier General of the 4th 
Military District of the State of Missouri, which position he occu- 
pied about three years. 

Since that time he has been engaged in mercantile business,. 
and was one of the original projectors and a large contributor to 
the stock of the Springfield Cotton Mills, of which he was for 
some time the president. 

In 18G5, in company with his sons, T. B. and W. C, he opened 
a private banking institution on the east side of the public square, 
in which they are still engaged. 



76 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

J. L. Holland -was for some time a Lieutenant in the 72nd En- 
rolled Missouri Militia, and since the war has followed merchan- 
dizing. These gentlemen all live in the First "Ward of the city, 
where they have i^leasaut homes. 

About the j^ear 1842, John A. Stej^hens, sr., came to Spring- 
field and opened a private school in a brick school-house which 
was biiilt bj- contributions of citizens for that purpose, and stood 
a little east of the present residence of W. C. Peck, north of St. 
Louis street. Prof. Stephens was a graduate of Princeton Col- 
lege, Kentucky, and had been teaching in various places in that 
State before he came to Missouri. He was one of the most highly 
respected citizens of the place, and has the name of being the 
best and most thorough teacher that ever taught here. 

At the time of Zagonyi's reckless charge, in October, 18G1, Mr. 
Stephens, although a staunch Union man, was accidentally shot. 

In December, 1847, he had been married, in the State of Ark- 
ansas, to Miss Caroline Sugg, whose parents had just come from 
Kentucky. Mrs. Stephens still lives on the old homestead in the 
south part of the city, where they settled in 1853. She was post- 
mistress of the Si^ringfield office for about ten years next preced- 
ing Mr. Shipley, who is now P. M. Her three sons, William, 
John and Paul, are well known to most of our readers, and her 
three daughters are respectively the wives of J. "W. McCullah, 
G. ]\I. Sawyer, and J. K. White, all of whom are resiDCcted citizens 
of this place. 

J. B. Beiderlinden, commonly known as "Beidy," is another 
pioneer of Springfield, coming here in March, 1843. He has 
alternately lived on South street in the city, and on his farm a 
short distance southwest of town. Mr. B. was originally from 
Prussia " on the Rhine," from which place he came to New Or- 
leans in 1842, and from there to St. Louis where he remained a 
short time, and afterward to this place. In 18G1 he was ap- 
pointed Deputy Collector of U. S. Internal Revenue in this dis- 
trict, and afterward Assistant Assessor, which office he held until 
the time of President Johnson's administration. He is now Jus- 
tice of the Peace, which office he has held for several years. In 
1845 he was married to Miss Nancy Smily, a daughter of Hugh 
Smily, who came from Kentucky about the ^-ear 1840, and settled 
on a farm five miles southwest of town. 



HISTORY OF SPEINQFIELD. 7T 

John Lair, from Palmyra^ Marion county, Mo., came about the 
year 1842, and opened a blacksmith shop on St. Louis street, 
near where Mr. Carson's grain elevator now stands. He lived at 
the corner of Jefferson and East Walnut streets, and opened up 
a large farm, which extended to the south and east, within the 
present limits of the city. 

In the following year, R. P. Jenkins came from the same place, 
and went into partnership with Mr. Lair. He lived first on St. 
Louis street, near the shop, and afterward where the City Hall 
building now stands. He next occupied the ground where the 
Metropolitan Hotel stands, and, in 1848, removed to the place 
where he now lives, since which, 

" Year in, year out, from morn till night, 
Y'ou may hear his hammer ring" 

in the little shop just north of Schmook's mill, on Boonville st. 
Mr. J. says it was a matter of some surprise, when he came here, 
to see that he would not drink anything stronger than ''Adam's 
ale ;" but he has ever held firm to the pledge of the Washington- 
ian Society, to which he then belonged; and while some have 
heaped up wealth by selling whisky, and bringing shame and 
misery upon their fellow-men, he has worked steadily on, dis- 
daining to gain money by such means, and now, in his seventy- 
sixth year, still has to hammer away at his anvil. His wife, who 
came the next year, and has ever since lived in Springfield, al- 
though pretty well advanced in years, adds her mite to the scanty 
sum which her husband is now able to earn, by cleaning and 
coloring hats, bonnets, etc. 

J. L. Bigbee, from Robberson county, Tennessee, immigrated 
to Springfield in 1844, and became a respected citizen of the new 
town. His only sou, L. M. Bigbee, has been for several years in 
the livery business on St. Louis street, and his daughters were 
respectively Mrs. C. B. Holland, Mrs. J. L. Holland, Mrs. S. G. 
Sanford, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Bishop and ]\riss Mary A. Bigbee, all 
of whom are still living except Mrs. J. L. Holland. 

In 1844, Henry Sheppard, the' pioneer of a numerous and res- 
pectable family, came from New Jersey, and engaged in mercan- 
tile business, in a little log store which stood on the ground 
now occupied by the Court House. From that time to 1861, 



78 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

he continued in business, and acquired a considerable amount 
of pro])orty. 

]\lr. Sbeppard ^vas a staunch Union man in the time of the 
war, in which he took an active part. He succeeded Gen. HoJ- 
hmd, as Colonel of the 72nd Regiment of Enrolled IMissouri 
Militia. This regiment was afterward known as the lUth 'Min- 
souri Volunteers. Since the war, he has not engaged actively 
in business, but has been i den tilled with many of the substan- 
tial improvements in the growing city. He has recently erect- 
ed a fine residence on St. Louis street, where, Avith his amia- 
ble lady, who is ever ready to lend a helping hand in works of 
charity and benevolence, he has one of the most delightful 
homes in the city. 

Richard S. and John S. Gott came from the Red River coun- 
try in the Southwestern part of Arkansas, in 1845, and the next 
year their brother, Josej^h, came from the same place and set- 
tled in Springfield. They were originally from Kentucky, from 
Avhich State they had emigrated two or three years previous, but 
not being satisfied with the country and the state of society in 
Arkansas, they came back to look for a higher state of civiliza- 
tion, which they found in Southwest Missouri. ]\Ir. Joseph Gott, 
who still lives in the north part of the cit}', says that at that time 
"Arkansas was the best poor man's counti'}' in the world;" i. e., 
if a man went there poor, he was sure to remain so. 

For a number of years, Joseph and his older brother, R. S. 
Gott, worked at the carpenters' trade, and, as the old gentle- 
man says, their "hammer tracks" will show here for many a day. 
At the time they were engaged in this business, but little labor- 
saving machinery Avas used and everything in their line was done 
by hand. 

The younger brother, John S., followed farming, and used to 
raise large crops of corn in the Southwestern part of what now 
constitutes the city, and Joscj^h silent a portion of his time in 
farming in the southeast part of town. R. S. Gott now lives on 
the Mt. Vernon road, six miles southwest of town. John S. lives 
four miles northwest, on the Melville Road, and Joseph lives at 
the place where he settled in 1848, on Boonville Street. Their 
wives are all still living and they each have children grown up 
and married. 



HISTORY or SPIUNGFIELD. 79 

We cannot close this chapter better, than by adding one 
snore letter from Mr._Millerj recently published in the Leader, 
as follows : 

"It maj' be thought that I have tarried long enough in Spring- 
field to exhaust the reader's patience, but justice to the long de- 
parted ones, and to my own feelings, bids me linger yet a little 
longer. I now propose to take my stand on the high ground 
.south of the little river Jordan, near the present large brick 
school building, from which to overlook that beautiful valley, 
••through which the Jordan, as it is called, makes its way to 
• James' Fork, thence to the father of waters. 

"The'first object that presents itself prominently to my vicAV, 
is that long-to be-remembered little 12 bj^ 14 log cabin which I 
Jielped to daub with mud, where first resided the pvincij^al foun- 
der, originator and locator of the town, and a i^rop, stay, and 
.support, after it was located. It owes its origin, in fact, to the 
energy, industry and business habits of John P. Campbell, and it 
is a fact, that had it not been for him, the town would have been 
jjlaced 14 miles S. E. 

"It was his pride to be up and doing. His very presence seemed 
-■to impart life to business, and his energetic movements gave re- 
newed spur to industry. Often, when he has been absent for a 
iew days ',or weeks, everybody was lamenting that Mr. C. was 
gone, and as soon as he returned, all things were full of life. He 
should long be remembered for his mental ability and energetic, 
business qualifications. His physical strength was rather poor, 
being of slender frame and weak constitution, and it would seem 
;that he departed this life before he had finished his work, for he 
died, aged about 45 years. His death took place at Oil Springs, 
in the Indian Nation, in 1851, whither he had gone for his health. 
Islx. C. was a first cousin to Jas. K. Polk. His kind and honora- 
Jjle ladjr was a daughter of Col. Nathaniel Chairs, of Maury coun- 
ty, Tenn., where they were married in 1828, and came to the then 
far west in 1830. Mrs. C. survived him several years, and died 
since the war, and should be well recollected for her noble deeds 
■of charity and for hardships endured among the Indians and af- 
terwards during our late war. They raised a considerable fam- 
ily of honorable sons and daughters, some of whom yet hve; their 



80 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

youngest daughter, (Mrs. Owen), I think, lives yet in Springfield- 
The death of Mr. Campbell removed an historical land-mark from 
the community, and made a painful void in the ranks of those old 
citizens, whose lives were cotemporaneous with the career of 
Springfield. 

'• He held many responsible offices, from the least to the great- 
est, and came near being elected to Congress in 1844, being beat- 
en, a few votes, by our present Honorable Governor, John S. 
Phelps. 

"I love to tarry around the old and long-ago stamping-ground 
of Springfield. It brings to memory other departed men and 
women of days long past. I have in my mind's eye now another 
worthy family, the 'Smiths,' of early recollection ; General N. R. 
Smith and his estimable lady, who lived long and with great res- 
pect in Springfield, having arrived as early as 183G, settled four 
miles north of town, raised a family of several sons and daugh-- 
ters, all of whom are much respected, talented and honorable. 
The General was a great acquisition to the country, held differ- 
ent county and State offices, and, once lleceiver of the Land Oflice, 
and balanced up his official and earthly accounts honorably, and 
his departure from earth was greatly lamented by all. So of 
Mrs. Harriet Smith, his kind lady, who survived him so many 
years. She lived to a good old age, and finally passed to that 
undiscovered counti*y. 

"I ask now to be allowed to pay a tribute of respect to another 
worthy and noble man — Daniel D. Berr}', and his much-esteemed 
lady and interesting family of many sons and daughters. Mrs. 
B., of precious memory, was a daughter of Wm. Polk, of Tennes- 
see, and cousin of James K. They Avere in the country as early 
as 1831, braved all the hardships and storms incident to a far 
western border life, and by prudence, industry, honesty and 
strict economy, the}' accumulated a full competency of this 
world's goods. Mrs. B. was rather an extra woman in her time, 
noted, especially, for her kind and amiable disposition. To be in 
her presence was to feel at home. She died aboiit 1850. just in 
the midst of her enjoyments. and pleasures with her bright and 
rising family. 

"Mr. B. finished his earthly career in 18G0, at Memphis, Tenn. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 81 

It will be long ere their memory will fade from the recollection 
of those who enjoyed their friendship and acquaintance. 

'• And now once more, kind reader, allow me to say that I can- 
not think of raising my old pen till I say a few words in memo- 
ry of one other of the long departed from the honest walks of 
life, and who I verily believe was among the very best people, as 
also his liidy, that ever traversed the the then unfrequented 
streets and neighborhood — Dr. Wm. P. Shackleford and his three 
(then) little girls. They were truly bright, rising stars. Every- 
body honored and respected Dr. Will. Shackleford, He was a 
fine physician, good neighbor, and a kind husband and parent. 
He took his departure to the long home early in life — I think in 
18-40. His widow survived him, and some years afterwards mar- 
ried Major Joseph AYeaver, another one early and precious in 
memory. He, too, passed from time, after living a long and use- 
ful life, and left her a widow the second time, and I think she 
long afterwards married John Wood, sr., and still lives. Of her 
three sprightly little girls I have lost sight, except the eldest, 
who married John Wood, jr. 

" In this connection, dear reader, I take great pleasure also in 
remembering and referring to Dr. G. P. Shackleford, elder broth- 
er of Dr. W. P., who was a physician and gentleman of high 
standing, passed a long, useful and honorable life one mile east 
of town and died during the war, in Arkansas, as also did his la- 
dy, who was his second wife, and daughter of Judge Younger, 
previously spoken of. Many, no doubt, remember them, and also 
his two sons, William and Ben, worthy and respectable young 
men. All have gone, long since, to their last and long home. 
I love to dwell and call to mind such characters, and if a faithful 
historian comes along hereafter, a page will be alotted to such 
men and women as the Shacklefords, Weavers, Campbells, Ful- 
brights, Berrys, Hancocks, Roun trees, Robbersons and others." 

If any of these worthy families fail to receive the page Mr. 
Miller bespeaks for them, it is only because there are so many of 
them, and our space, in a work of this kind, is necessarily lim- 
ited. 



82 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 



CHAPTER V. 

T\YENTY-FIVE YEARS OF PROSPERITY THE STORM OF WAR THE RETURN 

OF PEACE. 

Ou the lOtli day of February, 1838, the town of Sprhigfield 
was regularly incorporated, "By Act of the County Court," and 
Joel H. Haden, D. D. Berr}-, S. S. Ingram, R. W. Crawford and 
Joseph Jones, appointed Trustees. Lest the propriety of saying 
'• By Act of the County Court " may be called in question by 
some person who is not aware of the omnipotence of that supreme 
bod}', we quote an order made by said Court on the 4 th day of 
November, 1839, and recorded in the proceedings of said Court 
as follows: 

■' Ordered by the Court, here, that the act concerning grocers, 
passed at the last session of the Legislature, approved Feb. 13, 
1830, be and the same is hereby repealed, [and] of no effect in the 
county of Greene." 

In order to give an idea of the size of the town and the amount 
of business done here about the time of its incorporation, we 
quote from the " Chronology of Greene County," recently pub- 
lished in the -Fatrlot-Adoertlsey, a list of the business firms and 
the amount of license paid by each during the year 1838 : 

Flourney & Hickman bio 00 

T>. D. Berry, merchant GG 08^ 

5^ W. Canuefax, " 55 00 

Campbell & Hunt, " 21 50 

Danforth & Bros., '' 93 10 

John Bullion & Co., " 21 30 

John P. Campbell, " 73 50 

John P. Campbell, grocer 33 05 

C. A. Haden & Co., merchants 34 38 

Cannefax & Co., " 13 81 

Wm. & L. H. Davis, " 22 13 

Casebolt & Stallions, " SI 33 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 83^ 

Casebolt «& Stallions, grocers 10 00 

Isaac Sanders, merchant 35 62 

B. H. & J. C. Boone, grocers 15 00 

John Edwards, '' 15 25 

Joshua Jones, " 20 00 

Jacob Bodenhamer, merchant • 30 00 

C. A. Haden, " 30 00 

From this list it will be seen that " groceries " were numerous, 

and it must be understood that a " grocery " in that day was 
nearly the same as a " saloon " of the present time. The term 
" merchant " included dealers in dry goods, boots and shoes, hats, 
caps and gents' furnishing goods, ready-made clothing, groceries 
and provisions, hardware, stoves and tinware, and everything 
usually kept iu a country store, from a paper of pins to a grind- 
stone, and from an overcoat down to a stick of candy. 

Concerning the starting of the first newspaper in Springfield,, 
authorities differ, and as there seem to be no files of the original 
paper preserved, we give the opinions of the different authorities, 
some of whom must be mistakan. In his Chronology of Greene 
County, Mr. Ingram expresses the opinion that it was started in 
the spring of 1838, but in a marginal note refers to a letter from 
John H. Miller, of Richey, Newton county, w^ho was Deputy 
County Clerk of Greene county in 1836, and quotes from his 
letter the following extract : 

"I have the record to show that it was in the spring of 1837 
that the Standard was started by J. C. Tuberville. When I 
■wrote you a few days ago, I was not certain but that it was 1838 ; 
but it was in 1837." 

This difference of opinion called forth the following letter from- 
Warren H. Graves, who now resides in Texas : 

"The Ozark Standard was started some time iu the spring or 
summer of 1839. I remember that I was working in Jefferson 
City during the winter of 1838-9, when C. W. Stark proposed to 
me to go with him to Springfield and start a paper. I was then 
young and declined the proposition, but Starks did go, and, in 
campany w'ith some one else, started the Standard. It lived but 
a short time, but I do not remember when Huffard changed it to 
the JEagle. I should think it probable Phelps would know this ; 
also as to the length of time the Eagle was published. 



84 HISTOKY OF SPKINGFIELD. 

''I started tlie Advertiser in ]\[ay, iSi-l, publishing it continu- 
ously up to the summer of 18G1. I left, at Neosho, a full file of 
the Advertf'tier, with orders to my brother there to send by ex- 
press to my son Joseph, then at Springfield. I am under the 
impression that the box was never sent, although I paid the 
express charges. In those bound volumes, I think, is one copy 
of the /Standurd and one of the J'J((.;/le, bound with the second or 
third year of the Adoertlser. They were given to me by Uncle 
Joel Haden. 

'•• The original Adoertlser office was the same in which the 
Standard and JiJagle had been printed. It had been idle for 
some time — I think for two or three years — was under control 
and in possession of John 8. Phelps, but there was a suit between 
Jolui P. Campbell and him in relation to the 0's\niership, which 
■was afterward compromised, and the office went to Campbell. 
This was in the spring of 1840, and I purchased a new office. 
The material of the old office was used in 1846, in the interest of 
Campbell for Congress — the paper being published by E. D. Mc- 
Kinney." 

Dimng the year 1839, the names of G. P. Shackleford, Joseph 
Crutchfield, Thomas Shannon & Son, John Adams, Miles Carey, 
Hufif & Holmes, Layton G. Moore, Jacob Eustler, J. A. Carey and 
Parr & George, were added to the list of business firms, and 
Junius T. Campbell, resigning the office of Postmaster, was suc- 
ceeded by Thomas Shannon. 

The U. S. Census, in the year 1840, showed the population of 
Greene county to be 5,372. 

In the record of the County Court for the August term, 1841, 
\s& find the following order : 

'* Margaret "Williams, a free woman of bright mulatto color, 29 
years of age, 5 feet 2 inches liigh, etc., is granted a license, dur- 
ing good beha\aor, to reside in the State." 

In the spring of 1845, the Springfield Branch Bank was estab- 
lished, with J. H. McBride, President ; J. R. Danf orth. Cashier ; 
and C. A. Haden, Clerk ; and some time in the same year "William 
B. Farmer, who had succeeded Thomas Shannon as Postmaster, 
resigned, and R. J. McElhany Avas appointed as his successor. 

AMiat became of the orisfinal ore-anization of the town does not 



HISTOKY OF SPRINGFIELD. 85 

uppoar, but in the proceedings of the County Court we find that 
on^the 7th day of May, 1846, another order was made, "on peti- 
tion of sixty-two inhabitants of Springfield, (being at least two- 
thirds of the inhabitants thereof,") incorporating the Town of 
Si^ringfield, and defining the boiuidaries thereof as follows : "Be- 
ginning on an east and west line, running with the south boiui- 
dary of John H. Miller's and J. B. Beiderlinden's lots, intersect 
iiig the eastern boimdary of the eightj^-acre tract of land upon 
which the said town now stands ; on the west by a line drawn 
north and south, including Joel H. Haden's yard and garden ; on 
the nortli by a line drawn east and west so as to include A. M.. 
Julian's dwelling house, and so as to intersect the north and 
south line on the east and west boiuidary of the said eighty acre 
ti-act of land as aforesaid." If any one could imderstand this 
description they must have been better scholars than we have. 
now. N. K. Smith, C. B. Holland, K. J. McElhany, S. B. Allen 
and A. Maurice, jr., were appointed trustees. 

From the reference to the inhabitants, it will be noticed that 
the voting population must have been less than' one hiuidred, and 
the whole population could not have been much more than five 
hundred. The town plat seemed to cover less than eighty acres 
of land, and from those who were citizens at that time, we learn 
th'at the extent of the town, as then constituted, was from about 
where the Baptist chui'ch stands on South street, to the bridge, 
or but little beyond it, on 'Boonville ; and from where the new 
Presbyterian church is being erected on St. Louis street, to the 
site of the Christian church on College street. Of the voters of 
the little town at that time, but about a dozen now remain. 

In 1846 the Texas Democrat was established to advocate the 
claims of J. P. Campbell, who was this year a candidate for Con- 
gress. It was edited by his son-in-law, E. D. McKinney. The 
Advertiser was Mr. Phelps' organ during this campaign, and, al- 
though Mr. Campbell received the most votes in his own county, 
Mr. Phelps was elected. 

On the 7th of April, 1847, A. Maurice, jr., was elected Mayor 
of the city of Springfield, and on the 9th day of the same month 
an order was made by the County Court that the use of the Jail 
should be granted to the Mayor and Councilmen of the varioua 
wards of the city. 



86 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

Sept. loth, 1848, the first number of the /Sjjj'inr/Jield Whit^ 
was issued by Fisher & Swartz and edited by Littleberry Hgn- 
■drick; and in September, 1849, it suspended and was removed to 
Osceola. On the 19th^_November, of the same year, the first 
number of the /Southwestern Plarj was issued by "NVm. P. Davis, 
pubHsher, and John M. Richardson, editor. This paper was es- 
tabhshed to sustain Benton's appeal from the Claib. Jackson 
"Nullification Resolutions" which was opposed by the Adver- 
tiser. 

During those early days of Greene county, Democracy reigned 
^supreme, but the people were divided into two powerful fac- 
iiions, known as Benton Democrats and Anti-Benton. 

A gradual, though not very rapid, growth is shown in the 
■county as well as the city, the regular U. S. Census of 1850 
•showing a population of 12,785. 

In 1851 Messrs. Richardson & Davis both retired from the 
JSontJiicesteni Flag, and were succeeded by B. F. Buie. 

On petition of E. P. Gott and others, a majority of the citizens 
■of Springfield, the County Court ordered, Oct. 10th, 1851, that 
no dram shop be licensed in the City of Springfield for twelve 
months. This was the first prohibition act in the county or 

«ity. 

For four or five years the City Government seems to have been 
a nonentity, but, on the third of March, 1851, an election was 
held for city ofl&cers, Wilson Hackney receiving 45 votes for 
Mayor, and Peter Apperson 5; "NV. B. Logan, Wm. McAdams, S. 
:S. Vinton, A. A. Mitchell and Presley Beal, were elected Coun- 
cilmen ; E. P. Gott, Constable, and R. S. Gott, Assessor. 

"This election," says the SoutlncesternFlarf, "was an attempt 
to resuscitate the almost defunct act of corporation making this a 
■ city." 

During the first few months of 1852, the dram-shop license 
question seemed to agitate the public mind and puzzle the Coun- 
ty Court more than anything else, and, after rescinding the or- 
der of Oct. 10, 1851, and re-enacting it a few days later, it was 
again rescinded on the 9th day of April following, and again 
Tfwhisky flowed free and the " grocery" keepers were happy, 
f Some time in 1853 the /Southu-esterx Flag was succeeded by 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. ^ .7-- 87 

the Lancet, with Joshua Davis as editor; and, the 4th day of July, \ 
of the same year, A. F. Ingram entered upon the discharge of the 
duties of Postmaster at Springfield in place of C. B. Holland re- 
signed. In the following year Mr. Ingram was succeeded by 
Wm. Jones, who held the office until 18-55, when Joseph Burden 
was appointed. 

About the year 1850, the people of Springfield began to have 
some aspirations towards making their little town a " railroad 
center," and in 1854 Wm. C. Price was appointed agent of 
the county, to take $50,000 stock in the Pacific Kailroad. He 
was afterward instructed to take $50,000 additional stock, but 
still later this order was rescinded. An order to submit a prop- 
osition to the voters of the county relative to taking $100,- 
000 additional stock was also rescinded, and no effort seems 
to have been made 'thereafter to increase the amount. Of the 
$50,000, about $20,000 was raised by tax and paid. 

In February, 1855, the snow was from 18 to 20 inches deep, 
and on the 4th day of that month the mercury was down to 
20'^ below zero. 

On the 3d day of May, J. W. Boren issued the first num- \ 
l)er of the Springfield Mirror, and from a later issue of the same j 
we learn that on the first day of October„1856, a large and enthu 
siastic meeting was held at the Court House, and resolutions 
adopted, pledging aid to the pro-slavery sufferers in Kansas. The 
meeting was addressed by W. C. Price, W. H. Otter and R. W. 
Crawford. " A handsome sum of money was raised on the spot," 
says the Mirror, and a committee appointed to raise further aid. 
From 1850 to the breaking out of the war, patrols were regularly 
appointed from time to time, to look after runaway slaves, and 
paid out of the County Treasury for said services. An official re- 
port for 1857 gives|the number of slaves in the county at 1,436. In 
1858 an ordinance was passed by the City Council, ordering the 
arrest of all persons who were found on the streets at unusual 
hours, — whites to be imprisoned until eight o'clock next morning 
and blacks to be whipped. 

From Nov. 18, 1857, to Nov. 20, 1858, J. M. Richardson pub> 
lished a paper entitled the Weekly Missouri Tribune, which ad- 
vocated what was called " Union Democracy." 



88 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

On the lifteenth of Seiitember, 1858, the first outward-bound 
over-land nuiil passed through Springfield for California, three 
hours ahead of time, and at night the event was celebrated by the 
letting off of sky-rockets, throwing fire-balls, &c. On tlie 22nd 
of October the first eastern-bound mail passed through Spring 
field from California, with two or three passengers, making the 
trip from San Francisco in 28 days. 

/ On the 25th of December, 1858, the contract was let for the 
( building of a new Court House, but, owing to financial embarass- 
ment of the county, the work was not pushed forward very rap- 
idly, and the building was still in an unfinished condition when 
the war cloud settled over the country and put an end to all works 
of public improvement. 

But we must not omit to mention that in ^58 Jared E. Smith 
erected the mill now owned by Mr. Schmook, on Boonville street, 
which was probably the first aj^plication of steam power in South- 
west ^Missouri. It was then used as a planing mill, instead of a 
iloming mill. 

And in 18G0 a line of telegraph was extended to this place from 
Jefferson City, and afterward extended as far as Fort Smith, Ar- 
kansas. 

Among the other institutions of the town, schools seem to have 
been well sustained ; and, contrary to the general rule, we learn of 
teachers here who acquired a considerable amount of property 
while engaged in their profession. Mr. ]\Iiller has given us an 
aocomit of some of the primitive schools of the pioneer times, and 
m the preceding chapter we mentioned a school-house erected in 
184:2 or '43, and occupied for a number of years bj- Prof. Stephens' 
flourishing school. 

About the year 1848, Rev. Charles Cirleton, a Christian minis- 
ter from Canada, with the aid of a number of citizens, established 
a female seminary on College street, just west of the present cross- 
ing of Main street. This institution was well patronized for sev- 
eral years, both by home students and those from abroad. A 
good building was erected for this school, and although at first 
controlled by a joint stock company, Mr. Carleton became the 
principal owner of the property-. 

It seems that, in the course of time, the house occupied by the 



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HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 89 

"boys' school" in the east part of town, or rather, " east of town," 
as it was then considered, became too small to meet the wants of 
the growing city, and from the Mirror of September 12th, 1857, 
we clip the following item spurring the people up to build a new 
house : 

" With the many advantoges Springfield possesses, the public 
spirit of her citizenr, and the wealth of many of them, there is not 
a school-house in the town that the boys and young men can re- 
ceive an education at, much as they ma^^ desire it. The apology 
for one, we have had so long, will no longer do." 

From the same paper, one year later, we learn that there were 
then six schools in town — five female and one male — besides 
two music schools. 

On the 12th of February, 1859, C. B. Holland, J. Eobinson, R. 
P. Faulkner, J. M. Bailey and L. Hendrick, trustees, advertised 
for sealed proposals for building a brick college in the southwest- 
ern part of the city, the building to be 35x60 feet, and two stories 
high. . The building was erected, and Prof. Jacob Schultz, from 
Tennessee, had just been teaching there a short time, at the 
l^realdng out of the war. During the years that followed, when 
school-houses were turned into barracks, and churches into hos- 
pitals, this college building was used for a prison for Confeder- 
ates, and also for Federal soldiers who disobeyed the army regu- 
lations. It was surrounded by a high stockade, and stood on the 
lot which is now vacant, just opposite the Old Cemetery on South 
Campbell street. 

Early in 1861, the gathering storm of war burst upon the coun- 
try, and in Missouri, as well as the other " Border States," it 
became a question for the people to decide W'hether they would 
remain in the Union or cast their lot w-ith the seceding States. 
Consequently the General Assembly of ^Missouri called a conven- 
tion to determine what should be done in the event of civil Avar. 

The official vote of this county, taken on the 28th day of Feb- 
raary, for delegates to this convention, gave the following result : 
'^R.V. Jameson, 1,455; C. Hendrick, 1,446; Sample Orr, 1,437; 
N. F. Jones, 306 ; Jabez Owen, 287, and T. W. .Anderson, 286." 
The thi'ee first-named gentlemen ran as unconditional Union men, 
and were elected by large majorities. From the proceedings of 



90 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

this convention, which assembled first at Jefferson City, and af- 
terward at St. Louis, we see that a large majority of its mem 
bers were stronglj- opposed to secession, and yet they did not 
acknowledge the right claimed by the President of coercing the 
Southern States back into the Union, if they chose to vrith- 
draw. 

We now make a few quotations from the Chronology of Greene 
County, before referred to : 

"June 11, 1801. — Intense excitement thi-oughout tliis and 
adjoining coim ties. Two thousand men asseml)le at the 'Goose 
Pond' south of Springtield, and a company of State Guards and 
several hundred Secessionists assemble at the Fulbright spring. 
After all but two companies of the Union men had disappeared, 
the Secessionists erected a State flag over the Court House, in 
violation of an agreement not to do so. 

'•June 12. — The State Guards leave the coimty to prevent 
being captui'ed. 
/ " June 24. — Gen. Sigel, with three regiments of Federal sol 
diers, arrive and occupy Springfield. 

" July 7. — Capt. C. B. Hollands company of militia mustered 
into service by order of Gen. Sweeney. 

" July 9. — General Sigel's troops return to Springfield from 
Jasper county. 

" July 13. — The troops of Generals Lyon and Sigel unite, and 
the former takes command. 
('^" Aug. 4. — Gen. Lyon retwrns to Springfield from Dug Spring. 
' "Aug. 9. — Battle of \\"ilson Creek, and retreat of Federal 
army. 

"Aug. 11. — The Confederate army, under Gen. Price, enters 
and occupies Si)ringfield." 

Although the majorit}^ of the State Convention were very 
strongly opposed to secession, and the majority of the people of 
the State seem to have entertained the same sentiment, the oc- 
currences of the first year or two of the war were such as to 
cause many staimch Union men to renounce their allegiance to 
the Federal Government, and seek from the Confederate armies 
the protection which was refused them by the Union forces. 

There had been a serious misunderstanding of the position of 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 91 

IMissoiiri, by the people of the Northern States, and when sol- 
diers from those States came here, they could not realize that a 
slave-holder could be a loyal man. In the North the idea of 
•" Slave-holder" and " Rebel" had become associated from hearing 
them used as synonyms by the political demagogues who had for 
months been exciting their minds with inflammatory harangues; 
so, when they came to the South, it was generally with a feeling 
of malice toward all who held slaves, no matter if they were wil- 
ling to sacrifice everything they had in defence of the Union and 
the Constitution. 

Nor was this misunderstanding confined to the Union soldier. 
'The political demagogues of the South had also misrepresented 
the feelings of the Northern people, and made their southern 
brethren believe that nearly the entire North was in favor of the 
abolition of slavery at all hazards, and when they saw these north- 
ern men marching into their towns and throwing guards around 
their homes, it is not strange that a feeling of distrust and sus- 
picion should lead them to treat their guests with some degree 
of reserve, which was liable to be interpreted as contempt, or 
positive enmity. 

Especially did this feeling of distrust exist in the minds of 
nearly all citizens of the Southern States toward the Germans, 
who, as it happened, were the first soldiers sent to Southwest 
Missouri by Federal authority ; and a more intimate acquaint- 
ance with these " Dutch soldiers," as they were called, and a 
knowledge of the views they entertained on the questions of sla- 
Tery and "State rights," did not tend to heal the breach or to con- 
•ciliate the soldier and the citizen. 

During the spring and summer of 1861, the Confederate cause 
gained strength very rapidly in Missouri, and, what with the se- 
•cession element of this State and the armed forces that rallied to 
their support from Arkansas and other Southern States, the 
Union cause was at a low ebb in the State at the time when Gen. 
Fremont took command in Missouri, and Sigel and Lyon came 
to Springfield. Still the larger part of the citizens of Spring- 
field held firmly to their Union sentiments throughout the war, 
and in the battles that occurred, here and in other places in this 
State and Arkansas, valuable aid was furnished by them to the 



02 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

Federal armies. From the account of the movements in this vi 
cinity, already given, it will be seen that on the 4tli day of Au- 
gust, ISGl. Lyon and Sigol were both in Springfield with their 
respective armies, all, however, subject to the commands of Gen- 
eral Lyon ; and hdre we introduce some extracts concerning the 
memorable battle of Wilson's Creek, from J. T. Headley's History 
of the Rebellion : 

''It was a hot day in August, and the troops suftered intoler- 
ably from thirst. The next morning the column moved on. 
Twenty-six miles beyond Springfield, finding himself short of 
provisions, his men exhausted, sick and sore, and his communi- 
cation with Springfield threatened, Lyon resolved to retrace his 
steps to that place." 

''On the 9th of August, Lyon, then at Springfield, heard that 
McCulloch and Pi'ice, outnumbering his force four to one, were 
only some ten or twelve miles distant, advancing full upon him. 
His need for reinforcements was most urgent, j'et he was told 
they could not be furnished him. What should he do ? Strict 
military rules demanded a retreat; but then the Unionists at 
SiJringfield and the surrounding region would be abandoned to. 
the tender mercies of the rebels, from whom they had just been 
delivered, and a moral defeat sustained, full of peril to the Union 
cause in the State. In this painful dilemma he resolved, like a 
true hero and patriot, to make one desperate effort to arrest the 
progress of the enemy, and if he could not save Springfield, at 
least give Fremont time to rally his forces at St. Louis before 
crushed by the double armies approaching him from the west 
and south. 

'• So he determined on the following morning to march forth in 
two columns, and at daylight fall like a thunderbolt on the ene- 
my, and by a sacrifice as great as it was noble, stop him in his 
victorious career. At five o'clock in the evening, the little army- 
set forth on its perilous undertaking, and, marching all night, 
long before the first gray streak of dawn aj^peared in the east, 
approached the camp of the enemy. Here the column halted, to 
wait for daylight. Sigel was directed to make a detoiu' around 
the right of the enemy, and fall on his rear, while Lyon moved, 
straight on his position. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 93 

*' Driving in the enemy's pickets, Lyon ascended a ridge, and 
vcliere in the valley before him, glittering in the early sunlight, 
lay more than a thousand tents, dotting the green fields, and 
sprinkled among the thickets and surrounding forests. The 
rebels had been apprised of his approach, and stood in battle 
■array, ready to receive him. Less dauntless soldiers would have 
sbeen appalled at the overwhelming force that stood massed be- 
low, but the men of Kansas, Iowa and Missouri, surveyed t^e 
work before them with undismayed hearts. It was then that the 
batteries of Totten and Dubois, by the skillful manner in which 
they were worked, showed that they could supply the lack of 
numbers. The enemy came resolutely on, and halting three 
ranks deep — the first lying down, the second kneeling, and the 
third standing — poured in a continuous and murderous fire on 
•Lyon's thin line. Totten's battery coming into action by sections, 
and by single piece, as the wooded heights would permit, hurled 
its shells and canister, tearing with frightful effect through the 
rebel ranks. " 

" The firing was incessant and awful ; the opposing lines often 
coming within a few yards of each other, before delivering their 
■ vollies, while their shouts and yells rose over the deafening roar 
of the guns. For a half hour the conflict was deadly, and the 
contending lines swayed to and fro like two fierce opposing tides 
meeting in mid ocean, but each surged back only to leap to its 
place again. General Lyon, seeing the troops on the left of Tot- 
ten's battery in disorder, led his horse along the line to rally 
them, when the dapple gray fell dead by his side, and two balls 
struck him, one in his leg and the other on his head. He then 
walked slowly a few paces to the rear, saying, 'I fear the day is 
lost.' The next moment, however, he mounted another horse, 
and swinging his hat over his head, and shouting to the troops 
to follow him, dashed where death was mowing down the brave 
fastest. 

" The enemy, in the mean time, had massed a large force in a 

corn-field on the left, and for a short time it seemed as if that 

- wing must be overpowered. But at this critical juncture, Du- 

"bois' battery came into position, and sent such a shower of shells 

-into their ranks . that , the enemj withdrew. There was now a 



9J: HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

short lull in the contest in this portion of the field, but on the 
right, where the gallant first Missouri stood, the battle raged 
fiercer than ever. Though contesting every foot of ground like 
veterans, they were gradually being forced back by overwhelming- 
numbers. An ofticer, dashing up to Ljon, reported the perilous 
state of things, when he immediately ordered up the Second 
Kansas and the brave lowas, to their support. Coming into 
position, they lay down close to the brow of the hill, and waited 
the approach of the enemy as they came on in imi^osing, over- 
whelming force. Not a word was spoken as they lay with their 
eyes along their ^Miuie muskets, till the foe, firing as they came, 
arrived within forty feet, when a sheet of fire ran along the ridge, 
and the crash of a simultaneous volley rolled along the astonished 
ranks. 

" As the smoke lifted, a disordered host was seen staggering 
reluctantly back. Lyon now ordered them to charge bayonets. 
One of the regiments had lost its colonel, and called for a leader, 
Saying thej^ would follow him to death. 'I will lead you,' ex- 
claimed Lyon, ' come on, my brave men ! ' and placed himself in 
front of the lowas. while the one-armed Sweeney rode to the 
head of the Kansas regiment. On came the enemy, pouring in a 
destructive volley as they advanced, and the brave Lyon fell dead 
from his steed — one of the bravest, noblest, puresC patriots, that 
ever gave his -life in a holy cause. But these gallant regiments 
stood rooted to the field, and the enemy finally Avithdrew from 
the fire they could not make head against ; and there was a lull 
in the contest, while each commenced carrying their wounded to 
the rear. 

" The command now devolved on Major Sturgis, who began to 
rally his disordered line. Aitairs were looking gloomy enough, 
for twenty thousand men still stood in battle array in front, while 
that brave little army, though standing undaunted amid its own 
dead, had not tasted water since five o'clock the day before, and 
if it should retreat could expect none till it reached Springfield, 
twelve miles distant. To go forward was impossible. Not a 
Avord had been heard from Sigel, and it was evident the enemy 
was not alarmed for its rear. What had become of him ? asked 
the anxious commander of himself. He stood, and listened anx- 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 95 

iously to catch the first thunder of his cannon beyond the hights. 
Could he hear it, the order ' forward ' would break from his lips, 
and the loud roll of his battered drums send his exhausted army 
once more on the overpowering foe. But it did not come — an 
ominous silence rested on the field where he should have been. 
Had he retreated ? Then it was plain he must retreat also ; but 
could he retreat ? Tossed in painful doubt, he summoned his 
remaining officers to consultation. 

"They met, but their deliberations were brought to a hasty 
close by the sudden appearance of a heavy column in the direc- 
tion where in the morning they had heard, as they supposed, the 
roar of Sigel's guns. "Was he coming? treml)led on every tongue. 
Yes, they carried the American flag, and deliverance had arrived 
at last. On they came in easy range down the opposing slope, 
until close upon our lines, when they suddenly opened a terrible 
fire of shrapnell and canister, and unfurled the rebel flag to the 
breeze. Totten's battery in the centei* was the prize they were 
making for. 

"As soon as the deception was discovered this gallant com- 
mander opened a terrible fire upon them. But they kept stead- 
ily on till the}' came within twenty feet of the muzzle of his guns, 
and the smoke of the contending lines blending together, rolled 
upAvard in one fierce column. Supports were ordered up at the 
double-quick, and coming into line with loud shouts, stood firm 
as iron. Not a regiment flinched or wavered. A solid adaman- 
tine wall they stood, against which the advancing tide broke in 
vain. A few companies of the First Missouri,' First Kansas, and 
First Iowa, were quickly brought up from the rear, and hurled 
like a loosened rock on the right flank of the enemy. Before the 
determined onset the rebel ranks disappeared like mist. Tot- 
ten's battery, supported by Steele's little battalion, a moment 
before seemed scarcely worth an eftbrt, so enveloped was it in 
the enemvs fire. 

"But now the tide was changed, and the right flank, pouring 
in a determined fire, rendered the overthrow complete, and the 
disappointed enemy retired from the field The fight had now 
lasted for six hours, and the ammunition being wellnigh exhaust- 
ed, there was no alternative left but to retreat, and Sturgis taking 



"96 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

ivdvantaf^fe of this last repulse, reluctantly gave the order to do so. 

"At this critical moment, an officer from Sigel's column arrived 
breathless on the lines, sayin^^ that Sigel was routed, his artillery 
captured, and he himself killed or a prisoner. This was aiialling 
news to the exhausted little army, and it moved rapidly oif the 
held, carrying its wounded with it to the open prairie, two miles 
distant, wh(;re it made a short halt and then took up its march 
for Springfield. Fortunately the enemy did not molest it — his 
punishment having been too severe to admit of pursuit. On 
reaching Little York road, it met the principal portion of Sigel's 
command, with one piece of artillery. This officer had proceeded 
on the route marked out for him, and striking the Fayetteville 
road, came to a place known as Sharp's farm. Here meeting sol- 
diers as if in retreat, he supposed Lyon had been successfiil and 
was following up the enemy. He therefore formed his command 
across the road to receive the fugitives. In the mean time, the 
skirmishers which had been sent out, returned and reported Lyon 
coming up the road. Soon, heavy columns appeared in sight, 
and orders were given to the different regiments and the artilleiy 
not to fire, as they were our own troops ; the flags were waved 
to show they were friends. Suddenly the approaching forces 
opened a destructive fire, and the cry " They (meaning Lyon's 
troops) are firing on us," spread like wild-fire through the ranks. 
The artillerymen believing it was a horrible mistake, could with 
difficulty be made to return the fire, while the infantry would not 
level their pieces till it was too late. The enemy came within 
ten paces of the muzzles of the guns and killed the horses. A 
panic followed — the men broke ranks and scattered in every di- 
rection. There was no fighting — nothing but a wild, disordered 
flight. Sigel lost five of his guns, and nine hundi-ed in killed, 
wounded, arid missing, out of the two regiments he commanded. 
"With the residue he made the best of his way towards Spring- 
field. Our total loss was reported to be one thousand two hiui- 
dred and thirty-five, though it was probably miich larger. The 
rebels reported about the same loss. 

-'The defeated army fearing for its communications did not 
tarry long at Springfield, but fell back to Rolla. This left a great 
portion of Missouri in the hands of the rebels. Small bodies, 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 9T 

however, kept the fiehl, and incessant skirmishes and combats, — 
the alternate occupations of remote to\ms by the loyalists and 
rebels, — the destruction of railroads and bridges, — the firing of 
houses and barns, — the scattering of families and desolation of 
neighborhoods — made the State a scene of devastation and blood, 
and carried the mind back to the days of barbarism." 
/ After the occupation of Springfield by Gen. Price's army on 
1 the 11th of August, the city remained under control of the Con- 
federate forces until October following, but, as there were no 
Federal soldiers nearer than Rolla, the Confederate commander 
had gradually drawn off his forces until he had very few troops 
left here to "hold the fort." 

Thus it happened that when Major Zagonyi with about 300 | 
cavalry, known as Fremont's Body Guard, made a sudden dash 
upon the city on the 25th of October, they met with but little 
resistance, and it is thought by Union men of Sj^ringfield that if 
he had obeyed the commands of his superior officer, and merely 
reconnoitered and learned the situation sufficiently to report back 
to Gen. Fremont, the town could have been surrounded and all 
of the Confederates and their stores would have fallen into the 
hands of the Federals. As it was, it was merely a warning to the 
Confederates, and before the main body of Fremont's army came 
up, the field was clear ; and on the 27th day of October Fremont 
-entered and occupied the town. 

But although probably one of the best Generals in the Union 
army at the time, Fremont was, on the 2nd of November, super- 
ceded by Gen. Hunter, who immediately began to fall back 
toward Rolla, and soon left Springfield again in the hands of the 
Confederates ; and on the 25th of December Gen. Price's army 
again entered and occupied the town. 
^^ On the 12th of February following. Price suddenly retreated 
[ from Springfield, and on the 13th the Federal army under Gen. 
\ Curtiss passed through town in pursuit. 

From this time until the close of the war, Springfield remained 
under Federal authority, although on the 8th of January, 1863, a 
bold attack was made upon the town by Gen. Marmaduke ; and, 
but for a change in the programme, which was not known by all 
of hia command, it would probably have been successful. 

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98 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

From Capt. O. B. Smith, a son of Gen. N. R. Smith, mentioned 
in a former chapter, we gain the following information concern- 
ing the disposition of the Confederate forces and the plan of the 
attack : 

Marmadnkes main army was at Clarksville, on the Arkansas 
river, and Gen. Porter was in command of a brigade stationed at 
Pochahontas, Ark. Mr. Smith, who had formerly been a Repre- 
sentative in the Legislature of i\Iissoiiri, was at this time a mem- 
ber of Green's regiment. Third Missouri Cavalry, commanded by 
Col. Campbell, and attached to Porter's brigade. 

According to orders received by Gen. Porter, Springfield was 
to be attacked on the morning of the lltliof January, at daj'light, 
by Porter from the east, and Marmaduke from the south. On 
the 8th of January Porter's command took Hartville and remain- 
ed there all day. On the 9th they came on to Marshfield, where 
they were surprised to meet Marmaduke on a retreat from 
Springfield, which had been attacked on the day previous. It 
seems that after starting for Springfield, the plan of the attack 
had been changed, and a messenger who had been sent out to in- 
tercept Gen. Porter's route and notify him of the fact, had missed 
the route and failed to reach him in time. But, if Marmaduke's 
forces had entered Springfield, it is doubtful if they could have 
held the position very long, for on the next day they met Gen. 
Warren, who was on his way across the country from Houston, 
Texas county, to reinforce the brave Unionists at this place. 

The meeting of Marmaduke's and Fitz Henry AVarren's forces 
took place at Hartville, Wright county, and quite a severe battle 
was fought, in which the loss to the Confederates was about 150 
men, including Lit-ut.-Col. Wymer, former Mayor of St. Louis, 
and Col. Emmett McDonald. Mr. McDonald was one of the men 
who refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Federal Govern- 
ment at St. Louis in 18G1, and were banished "beyond the lines." 
The Federal loss was estimated at about forty or fiftj-. Concern- 
ing the defense of Springfield from Marmaduke's attack, and the 
subsequent operations of the Federal army in this vicinity, we 
have not space to give anything more than the brief synopsis 
contained in the Chronology of Greene County, before quoted 
from : 



HISTORY OF SPKIXGFIELD. 99 

" Jan. 8. — Gen. Marmaduke, with a force of about two thou- 
sand men, with artillery, attacks Springfield and is repulsed, 
leaving twenty-two men killed. The number of wounded is un- 
known. The Federal troops lost eighteen killed, and had about 
one hundred men wounded. The 72nd Enrolled Militia, 223 
strong, commanded by Col. Sheppard, had 53 killed, wounded 
and missing. 

" Jan. 9. — Gen. Marmaduke retreats. Col. Johnson, with a reg- 
iment of Polk county Enrolled Militia, arrives at Springfield. 
The Confederate dead buried. 

" Jan. 10. — Maj. C. A. Graves dies of a wound received in the 
battle of the 8th. Judge Littleberry Hendrick dies of fever. 

"Jan. 11. — The Federal dead, who fell in the defense of Spring- 
field, are buried with military honors, Col. Walter King acting as 
Field Marshal of the day. 

" Jan. 12. — Maj. -Gen. S. R. Curtis congratulates Gen. E. B. 
Brown, and the troops and people of Springfield, on their suc- 
cessful defense against tlie Confederates. 

" Jan. 13. — Federal troops arriving fropi Northwestern Arkan- 
sas and Southwestern Missouri, under command of Col. W. F. 
Cloud of the Second Kansas Cavalry. * 

"Jan. 16. — Gen. Herron arrives." 

After this we find no record of any military movements in this 
vicinity until the evacuation of the post in 1865. 

On the 6th of July, John M. Richardson was appointed hj the 
County Court, to prosecute the United States for rent and dam- 
age to the Court House, and to obtain possession of it, his com- 
pensation to be ten per cent, of the amount collected. 

During the excitement of war times we neglected to state that 
in March, 1862, A. F. Ingram established a paper called the Jlis- 
sourian, and that in June following the Springfield Journal was 
established by Boren & Graves. 

AVe had also neglected to continue the Post Ofiice official 
record, which had been omitted after the appointment of Joseph 
Burden. About 1860, Mr. Burden resigned, and was succeeded 
by Nathan Robinson, who was succeeded in December, 1861, hy 
Bejamine Kite, who held the ofiice until about the year 1868, 
when he was succeeded by Marcus Boyd. But Mr. Boyd's death 



100 HISTORY OF SPKINGFIELD. 

occurring just after bis appointment, lie was succeeded by Mrs. 
►Stephens, who held the office, as we have before mentioned, until 
the appointment of ]\[r. Shipley in 187G. 

On the 2;'5tli of September, ISfJi, Mr. Ingram started the Mis- 
xoiiri Patriot, as the successor of the Missoiirian^ discontinued. 

On the 2l8t of January, 18(55, a large and euthiisiastic meeting 
was held in Springfield to celebrate the passage of the Emanci- 
pation Ordinance by the State Convention, and on the 10th of 
April the city was illuminated, and there was a general rejoicing 
over the fall of Richmond, a salute of two hundred guns being 
fired. 

During the years 1804-5, a number of changes were made in 
the commanding officers of the post, and finally, on the 17th of 
August of the latter year, the seige guns were removed from here 
to Rolla, and on the 17th of September following the last three 
companies of soldiers, of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry, left the city. 

Having now given an account of the principal military move- 
ments in the vicinity of Springfield, in the order in which they 
occurred, we close this chapter with a recapitiilation of some of 
the leading incidents and principal results of the wai', kindly 
furnished us by " one who was present " and participated in many 
of the movements which he describes : 

" Springfield, in 18G0 and 1861, was the headquarters of the ' 
two antagonisms in Southwest Missouri. The Doviglas and 
Breckenridge political parties had perfect organizations, and were 
fierce and bitter, the one charging upon the other Secession, and 
the other repelling the charge with vehemence and acrimony. 
Claiborne Fox Jackson was elected Governor over Sample Orr, 
of this county, the Union candidate, so-called. The Legislature 
of Jackson, in the month of February, 1861, called a special elec- 
tion of delegates to a convention of the State. Littleberry Hen- 
drick and Sample Orr were elected from this, and Robert Jami- 
son from "Webster county, as Union delegates. That short can- 
vass caused each and every citizen to choose his flag, and from 
the 18th day of February, 1861, business was suspended and 
secret organizations formed. 

" In May following, the two opposing parties met at Spring- 
field. The Secession element of the people had a barbecue near 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 101 

the Fulbrigbt spring. Peter S, Wilkes, Representatives Hancock, 
Frazier and W. C. Price, Cols. Campbell and Freeman, were tlie 
leading spirits of the Southern cause. Col. Phelps, Col. Marcus 
Boyd, Sample Orr and Thos. J. Bailey, were the leaders on the 
Union side. Several thousand Union men met at Col. Phelps' 
farm south of town, with every kind and species of destructive 
weapons, and organized a double regiment, with Phelps as Colo- 
nel, Marcus Boyd as Lieut.-Colonel, and Sample Orr and Pony 
Boyd, Majors. Col. Dick Campbell was sent with a flag of truce 
by the opposing element, to confer with Col. Phelps about rais- 
ing a flag on the Court House. Col. Phelps agreed that the 
ladies might raise the State flag, and he would raise above it the 
Stars and Stripes. This compromise prevented a deadly conflict 
of the two forces on that da}'. It, however, was only for a time, 
as the future terribly revealed. 

" On that memorable day, fathers were on one side and sons 
on the other. Estrangements, even to bitterness of hate, sev- 
ered the peace and happiness of many families in Greene county. 
Business partners, friends and neighbors, became enemies. Sigel 
came, and Lyon came, and for a few weeks gave coulidence and 
hope to the Unionists. Wilson creek battle, on the 10th of 
August, 1861, with the death of Gen. Lyon, blasted all repose ; 
and Sigel, with a crippled remnant of a beaten and discouraged 
arm3% retreated from Springfleld the early morn of the 11th of 
August, towards Rolla,'_]Missouri, with a wave of refugees, black and 
white, old and young, in a solid column, longer and wider than 
the tail of a comet, all on double-quick time, army march, every 
man for himself ; and no one to this day, who was in that mem- 
arable exodus, will admit that he was in the rear ; but each one 
will say that as he looked back he could see clouds of dust and a 
moving, living panorama, ' on the git,' with eyes open and fixed 
on the east. 

"One officer, high in authority and confidence of the Dutch 
commander, had no wagons or other accoutrements for his regi- 
ment. He pressed a pair of mules and wagon and loaded it with 
seven barrels of whisky and a half box of hard tack for his frag- 
mentary regiment of five hundred men on a retreat of one hun- 
dred and fifty miles. This officer, with great presence of mind 



102 HISTORY OF SI'RIXGFIELD. 

and forecast of the future, in loadiii','' a single wagon for his men, 
fed them and twice as many refugees most sumptuously, with the 
choice of all the commissaries of the command, for seven days, 
and had two barrels of whisky left, besides seventeen wagons and 
teams, loaded with hard tack, sugar cured hams, sugar, cofteeand 
molasses. 

" The year 1861 exceeded, by far, anj' year l^efore or since, in 
the products of the farms of Greene county. The inhabitants, 
Lyon and Sigel's army, Fremont and Hunter's army, McCullough 
and Price's army, were all wastcfully supplied on its crops for 
two years, and much of it was carried into the third year. 
Over ^3,000,000 of claims for quartermaster's stores and com- 
missary supplies to the army of the Union, have been filed 
against the Government by the Union people of the county for 
the crop of the year 18G1, with no good reason to doubt the 
justness of any single claim. 

"In July, 1861, L. A. D. Crenshaw, Dr. E. T. Robberson, and 
S. H. Boyd, all ardent Unionists, conceived the idea that unless 
Southwest Missouri received immediate relief from the Govern- 
ment, the Union element would fall into the hands of Claib. Jack- 
son's forces, and they determined on going to St. Louis and im- 
pressing upon the Union men of that city the necessity of holding 
Southwest Missouri secure. So, one evening, on horseback, the 
three started for Rolla. Dr. Robberson was acquainted with 
every path and road in the county, and could travel them in the 
night as well as he could in the day-time. Each one rode a gray 
horse, and after dark they entered upon a narrow pathway that 
led through the woods east of Springfield, Dr. Eobberson in the 
lead. They passed men — crowds of men — until after midnight, 
on horseback and afoot, and not a word was said, spoken or passed 
between them. 

" The town of Rolla was filled with excited men, and all rebels. 
No train had been there for three days. They got W. H. Graves, 
of the firm of Graves & Faulkner, to hire them a hack, to get out 
of the town and to St. James. They had gone but four miles 
when they discovered a very large train of cars moving up the 
Dillon grade of the road. It was Sigel and his regiment of Ger- 
mans, on their way to Springfield. Very soon they met Sigel, 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 103 

and when he learned the situation at Rolla, he gave orders to sur- 
round the town. "With about one-half of his raiment, newly 
uniformed, with bright, bristling muskets, he moved through the 
woods on to the town. Some three or four hundred men had 
gathered into the place, and were boasting of how easy it would 
be for them to whip all the Dutch in St. Louis. 

" Graves & Faulkner's large commission house was crowded 
with men, and one old fellow, who was spokesman, was hoping 
the Dutch would come, so he could go for them. While he was 
thus talking, some one came into the room and said, 'By G — d, 
the Dutch are here now upon us!' The old man, with all the 
others, stepped out on the platform, and looking down the road, 
sure enough saw, through an opening in the woods, about four 
hundred yards distant, the bristling soldiery moving down upon 
them. Not a word was spoken, not an order was given, but the 
sight was enough, and no fixed opinion of any four hundred men 
was ever so quickly changed. The old man turned pale, and with 
one bound cleared the railroad track, and down it he ran as never 
civilian ran before, all his courageous comrades following their 
gallant leader. 

"After running about a mile, they were pressing through a 
deep cut in the road, a quarter of & mile in length and twenty 
feet deep. As the old man and his followers were about passing 
out of the west end of the cut, thinking they were safe for awhile, 
to their astonishment one hundred or more of those same Dutch 
raised up out of the brush on one side of the road, and bringing 
down their bayoneted muskets on the fleeing rebels, said, 'Halt 
dare! Vot d — n vellers is j'ou anyhow f It is needless to say 
that the old man and his entire company then and there surren- 
dered, body and soul, and all their possessions then present and 
in expectancy, to the men who 'fought mit Sigel.' 

" General Sigel hastened on to Springfield, and got there on a 
Sunda3% about half-past eleven o'clock. Bro. Charles Carleton, 
pastor of the Christian church, had a full house on that morning. 
Although a Canadian, he and many of his congregation were ' se- 
cesh,' and a cordon of Dutch soldiery quietly surrounded the 
church, and when the congregation was dismissed, a large, fat, 
dark-colored Dutch major, who had won laurels on many a bloody 



104 HISTOKY OF SriUXGriELD. 

field in the old country, bis body fairly glistening with medals, 
Bpaulets and all the general war paraphernalia of a soldier who 
knows how to hurt, ste])ped into the door, and with a terrible 
voice, (no doubt some of those who were in the church that day 
still hear that terrible voice,) exclaimed : ' In the name of mine 
adopted country, de United {States of America, and de President 
and de power of de army, and by de orders of Col. Franz Sigel, 
you are my jnisoners of war. Pass out in single file to my head- 
quarters in de court house in de public square of de town. For- 
"ward march !' Carleton's congregation were never more attentive 
listeners to any sermon than to that one, nor more obedient to 
any advice than they were to the Dutch major on that occasion. 

"•' War, actual, dire war, had overridden society and its social 
und moral laws in Springfield. For four years thereafter, Spring- 
field, and all Southwest Missouri, was a field of battle, rapine and 
murder, a product of military law in all countries and climes of 
the world — has been and ever will be. Let us hope that the 
United States of America, the birth-place of liberty, law and order, 
will so educate the peopl^, that the time is not far distant when 
this species of barbarism can and will be abolished. 

" The soldier of the Union, and the soldier of the Lost Cause, 
liaving passed through the fire and flame of many battles, stack 
arms and greet one another at their ante-belliTm homes in Greene 
county, better friends, truer men ; and a more neighborly broth- 
erhood and union, scarcely can be found, than that couqjosed of 
Union and Confederate soldiers. Those who fought on neither 
side, or where the warfare was not legitimate and regular, cannot 
experience that inborn tie of friendship now existing between 
these once conflicting elements — where sworn duty to their re- 
spective flags for five years made them public enemies, even to 
the death — each maintaining honoral:»le names and lives, with dis- 
charges from their respective powers — war records of soldierly 
lives and conduct. After the war and return, and heart}'^ shakings 
of hands and congratulations, they turned their attention to re- 
cuperating their losses and rebuilding their once comfortable 
homes. 

" Some there were who did not return, and when the smoke of 
war had Iflown from off the land, failed to answer at roll-call ; yet 



HISTORY OF SPRIICGFIELD. 



105 



they were accounted for, a;id life's tablet of memory will clierish 
their names to latest time. A long list of names of citizens of 
Greene county before the war, conld be given, who went down 
with the roar of musketry and thunderings of artillery." 



106 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 



CHAPTER YI. 

SPRIXGFIELD AS IT IS NOW ITS SURROUNDINGS, AND A GLANCE AT SOME 

OF ITS INSTITUTIONS AND LEADING BUSINESS MEN. 

Springfield, fair city of the mountain crest, 
, Enthroned, majestic as an eagle's uest, • 

By Jordan's ficljle stream ; 
Rude storms with furious rage liave rent 
Thy rugged liills, and madly spent 
In vaiu around thy battlement — 

Proud O/iark's mountain queen ! 

In other days thy rocky side 
Has felt the roll of battle's tide, 

That swept, these hills along, 
When Price and Lyon alternate led 
Their legions o'er the trampled dead, 
Thy streets have echoed to the tread 
'Of fierce Zagonyi's throng. 

And yonder distant green-clad field 
Has trembled 'neath the serried steel. 

When squadrons rushing tore, 
As Marmaduke, withg'ory's thought, 
Led his brave followers to the shock — 
Repulsed like ocean from the rock. 

His laurels wet with gore. 

Historic Hill ! on glory's page, 
Will live the annals of that age. 

When valor ruled of yore; 
And often will the tale be told, 
Of "Old Pap Price," and Lyon bold. 
When infants now are grandsires old, 

And war resounds no more. 

Now peice prevails througliout the land, 
And industry on every hand, 
/ With childhood's merry laugh ; 

And where in yonder verdant dell 
Once on the startled ear there fell. 
The crash of arms and shriek of shell— 
We hear the loom and shaft. 

Springfield, we love thy mountain air— 
Thy beauteous fields- thy valleys fair— 

The glories of thy zone. 
Of fairer skies, may poets sing, • 

Where summer reigns, aud endless spring 
iMore varied stores, from nature bring- 
But we love our mountain home.— Charles H. GOFFEf. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 107 

"NVe have now traced the growth and development of Spring- 
field from a little hamlet, established in a new and remote part of 
the country, far away from the ordinary haunts and common 
thoroughfares of men of that day, and even gone back of that 
and given a sketch of the lives of brave jDioneers who came here 
long before a town at this place was even thought of. "We have 
attempted to show the causes which led to the founding of the 
town and its location at this place, and have given our readers 
Buch items of its general history as we thought would be most 
interesting to the general reader, and such facts and figures as 
should properly be preserved for future reference. 

In the present chapter we purpose to give a sort of general 
review of the city as we find it to-day, in some places, perhaps, 
introducing historical items that have not been mentioned in reg- 
ular chronological order. It will be observed that the former 
chapter left us at the close of the "war of the rebellion," and 
in this we commence with a reference to " Springfield as it is 
now," thus leaving a space of thirteen years unnoticed in the 
heading of the chapters ; but, as a review of the institutions and 
•business of the city will naturally lead us back over these inter- 
vening years, this space will be bridged over, and the history will 
"be as complete as the ability of the writer, under the circumstan 
ces surrounding him, could make it. 

The present corporate limits of Springfield includfe the whole 
of sections thirteen and twenty four, with three-fourths of sec- 
tions fourteen and twenty-three, in township twenty -nine north, 
of range twenty-two west, and contain three and a half square 
miles, or 224:0 acres of land. The present population, as ascer- 
tained by an actual census of the city, taken expressly for this 
"work, is very nearly seven thousand. On the tenth page will be 
found a complete census report of this city and North Spring- 
field. 

Springfield is the county seat of Greene county, which contains 
a population of about twenty-five hundred, with an assessed valu- 
ation of over §6,000,000 worth of property. It is surrounded by 
several of the largest and most fertile prairies in this section of 
the State, and is the principal market and shipping point for a 
larsre share of Southwest Missouri and Northwestern Arkansas. 



108 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

Its situation is two hundred and fort^'-one miles from St. Louis. . 
via the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, which passes through 
North Springfield a little over a mile from the public square. 

This is the same road for which a tax of $20,000 had been 
levied and paid by this county in 1850, but at the commencement 
of the war the road was only completed as far as Rolla, and as 
the original company were unable to fulfil their contract and 
complete the road, it fell into the hands of the State authorities, 
from whom, in 1800, it was purchased by John C. Fremont for 
$1,300,000. 

Concerning this sale and the interest manifested in Soiithwest 
Missouri by Gov. Fletcher, who had control of the matter, we 
quote, below, an extract from a letter received from him in Janu- 
ary, 186(5, by Maj. INIcElhany, who was afterward appointed one 
of the commissioners for the sale of the road : 

" Don't despair of your railroad, and don't forsake the Kickor 
poo country-^' its day of redemption draweth nigh.' I know 
that you have, for long weary years, struggled on in the hope of 
one day being brought iuto communication with the outside 
world, and have so often seen your hopes dashed to the ground 
that you hesitate, now that you have passed the meridian of life, 
to build new hopes of seeing the development of the Great South- 
west, and reaping the benefit of the improvements. Let me 
assure jow'the road will be built, and that at once.'' 

In a letter to H. C. Young, Esq., just after the passage of the 
bill, Gov. Fletcher also says : 

"I shall select as commissioners, the men who I think can most 
aid me to get the road built soon, without regard to where they 
live, or what their opinions may be on any other subject." 

But this sale to Gen. Fremont did not result in the completion 
of the road to Springfield. The first installment of !^325,000 was 
promptly paid, and the road was completed as far as Little Piney; 
but when the second payment fell due, Fremont was unable to 
meet it, and the road again reverted back to the State. 

During all these years, staging and hauling goods in wagons 
from Rolla, were among the inconveniences from which the city 
suftered. The overland stage route to California had been con- 
tinued through this place up to 18G1, but after the war was never 



HISTORY OF SPIUNGFIELU. 109 

re established. There was, however, a continuous line of stages 
to Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the telegraph line to that place was 
still continued. Up to the close of the war it was controlled by 
Federal aiTthorit3% but in 1867 was purchased by a private com- 
pany of citizens of Springfield. 

Soon after Fremont's failure, and the relinqriishment of his 
claim to the railroad. New York and Boston capitalists began to 
be interested in the building of a number of roads in the South 
and West, and, in 18G8, a company of Eastern men piu'chased 
this line and soon completed it through this State, to Vinita in 
in the Indian Territory, which is its present western terminus. 

Although the fondest hopes of the people were not realized in 
the construction of this road, and although it did not directly 
benefit the town as much as could have been wished, still it has 
brought to the county a large number of enterprising farmers, 
as Avell as some capitalists, and thus added much to the ma- 
terial wealth of the county. 

Springfield being the county seat and business center, must 
necessarily hold the balance of i^ower and reap largely of the 
benefits of all improvements in the surrounding country, how- 
ever much any class of persons in the county may strive to 
opijose this irresistible consequence, and, although at times, when 
excited by some act of those in power which may seem more 
directly in the interest of one than the other, jealousies may 
arise between the coiuitry and the city, it will be seen, on mature 
deliberation, that the interests of city and country are so nearly 
allied, that anything which is for the benefit of one, cannot 
fail to profit the other to some extent. 

Springfield has already been the recipient of a large increase 
in trade from the hundi-eds of farmers who have come to the 
county and opened up new farms since the Atlantic & Pacific 
Kailroad reached here, and when she gets a competing line 
across the State to Memphis or some point on the IMississippi, 
she will be able to repay them with interest by furnishing 
their necessary supplies at greatly redul^ed prices. 

Such a road would form an outlet from Springfield to the 
Mississippi, at a point below where navigation is visually block- 
aded by ice during the winter months, and form a more di- 



110 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

rect lino for the shipment of gviwn to the European markets 
by way of the Gulf. It would also open up a large scojie of 
good farming lands, heavy pine forests and rich mineral re- 
gions throughout the south central portion of the State, which 
is now almost considered " outside of the pale of civilization." 
This section would rapidly fill up Avith an enterprising class of 
citizens, who would develoj) its resources and add much to 
the trade of Springfield, if railroad and telegraphic communi- 
cation with the rest of the world were furnished from this 
section. 

The new railroad which is now open from Springfield to Ash 
Grove, and Avill probably bo com])leted to the vast coal fields of 
the counties north and west of this, cannot fail to be the means 
of helping to build up more extensive manufacturing estaljlish- 
nients in Springfield, and has already been of considerable ad- 
vantage to the farmers in the northwest part of the county, by 
furnishing transportation for stock and grain. 

This was the first railroad track ever laid within the limits of 
Springfield, and the first road that could really be claimed by this 
city: so it is not strange that more than an ordinary degree of in- 
terest was felt by the citizens in the laying of the last few rails, 
wliich should connect the city with the great net-work of railroads 
of the country. About 3 P. M., on the 20th day of May, 1878, 
the people of Springfield were startled by the prolonged whistling 
of the engines in the Wagon Factory and the Iron Works, and by 
the ringing of the alarm bell in the Bell Tower in the center of 
the public square. Nearly all at first thought it was a fire alarm,, 
but in a few moments word was passed from one to another that 
it was the signal announcing the approach of the first regidar 
train on the Springfield & Western Missouri Railroad. 

This discovery, however, did not check, but rather added to the 
excitement which prevailed upon the streets, and hiindreds of 
people — men, women and children, white and black, old and 
young — were seen hastening toward the depot, or gathering in 
groups along the brow of the hill which commands a view of the 
track. When the whistles began to blow in town, they were ans- 
wered by the shrill whistle of the Thomas A. Scott, the locomo- 
tive which was bringing in the train, and a halt was made near 



HISTORY OF SPEINGFIELD. Ill 

the bridge over Wilson Creek, to give the croAvd sufficient time 
to secure suitable places of observation. Four or five hiuidred 
of the more eager and enthusiastic "citizens and small boys" went 
up the road to meet and welcome the train ; and no doubt the 
passengers felt like the rustic who was riding with the king, and, 
observing the people taking oft' their hats and bowing as they 
passed, he turned to his companion and enquired what it all 
meant, adding, " Sure I must be the king, or you," whereupon the 
Idng made himself known, and the man discovered that the hom- 
age was not intended for him but for his royal companion. Al- 
though this is but a short road, and does not yet extend beyond 
the limits of Greene county, the people recognize in it a tie which 
will in some future day form a link in the great chain which will 
serve to unite the South and the West. 

In this connection, and in order to give to strangers and per- 
sons who are not well acquainted with the business and sur- 
roundings of the city, a more comprehensive view of its advan- 
tages, we publish extracts from some of the many interesting ar- 
ticles that have recently been written descriptive of Springfield. 
We first call your attention to the following, from the Spiritual 
Offering of January, 1878 : 

" Springfield is the chief commercial representative of this sec- 
tion and controls a very important jobbing trade. The country, 
in all directions for fifty miles, is dependent upon this point for 
supplies, and on the south for 150 miles. All that portion of Ar- 
kansas lying north of the Boston Mountains is forced to seek this 
market. This trade is exceedingly lucrative. From the South 
100/JOO bales of cotton are received annually^ besides all other 
products of this vast region. Springfield is the best outlet, and 
the natural obstructions in the way of points that might other- 
wise compete with her, gives this city entire control of the trade. 
2'he johbiiKj trade of Springfield this year vnll aggregate 
$2,500,000. There are houses which sell worth $500,000 of goods 
a year. All lines of trade are well represented, as will appear in 
detail hereafter. Springfield contains about 150 business houses 
of various ranks, caiTying stocks amounting to upwards of $1,- 
000,000 in value. Nearly all the stores are of brick, and very cred- 
itable in appearance, as fine as those of any medium city in the 



112 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

United States. The city is growing steadily, improvements are 
constantly in progress,. and the country can support a city three 
times the size of Springfield. Its resources are not half devel- 
oped. Here is a promising field for capital, and not a chance of 
failui*e in any well-directed eftbrt." 

We next give extracts from the Patriot-Advertiser of a recent 
date : 

" Leaving St. Louis on the St. Louis and San Francisco rail- 
road, after traveling a distance of two hundred and twenty-five 
miles, the traveler finds himself on the summit of the Ozark 
mountains in Southwest Missouri. The country is made up of 
nearly equal parts of prairie and timber land. The climate is 
mild, and as invigorating and healthful as can be found anywhere 
in the world. The winters are short, beginning in December and 
terminating about the middle of February. The thermometer 
never shows a degree of cold lower than six to eight degrees be- 
low zero, and that seldom occurs. A cold spell rarely lasts long- 
er than three or four days. Many of our winters are not cold 
enough to furnish an ice crop. That of 1875-6 was of that char- 
acter. Horses find cattle, in many instances, live through the en- 
tire winter on the range Avithout feed. For a distance of forty 
miles after attaining the summit, principally occupied by Greene 
county, the land is rolling, in places broken, and with an occa- 
sional hill or ridge which is too rocky for successful cultivation ; 
but the soil everywhere is of the strongest and most fertile char- 
jxcter, producing heavy crops of the cereals and grasses, large 
crops of tobacco, and fair average crops of cotton. "Wheat yields 
from year to year an average of fifteen to twenty bushels per acre, 
corn thirty-five to forty, and all the grasses grow luxuriantly. 
Blue grass is indigenous, and grows spontaneously wherever it 
has an opportunity. Tobacco yields an average of one thousand 
pounds per acre. Cotton is not groAvn extensively, but yields an 
average of four to seven hundred pounds per acre. Vegetables 
of all kinds grow bountifully. Apj^les, peaches, pears, cherries, 
in fact every variety of fruit except currants, is groAAii success- 
fully. The apple crop is never a failure, nor is the crop of small 
fruits. Peaches are sometimes pushed forward by warm weather 
in February and killed by frosts in March. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. H3; 

" The atmosphere during the spring, summer and autumn 
months is for the most part delicious. It is believed that no other 
country in the world has such beautiful skies, or such balmy, 
exhilarating air, as Southwest Missouri during August, Septem- 
ber and October. It is nearly impossible to get sick during this 
period, and those who come here sick at that season receive as 
nwich benefit as they can possibly obtain from a pure and invig- 
orating atmosphere, and a genial and healthful climate anywhere. 
Thousands can testify to the truth of this statement from per- 
sonal experience. 

" If a watering place is wanted, the Chalybeate Springs, in Law- 
rence county, only twenty miles from Springfield, furnish an 
abundance of the finest mineral water to be found in the United 
States. A large hotel and boarding house, furnishes all visitors 
with the comforts of home, while they are receiving the health- 
giving properties of the water. 

"If good society is wanted, there is none better East or West. 
Orderly, moral, cultured, enjoying the benefits of comparative 
wealth more generally distributed among all classes than else- 
where, and furnishing, therefore, a higher degree of indepen- 
dence, our people extend a hospitable and friendly invitation to 
•all who come to improve their condition in any way, and who 
desire to assist in improving and making still better the couu- 
iry to which they come. 

"Are schools and churches wanted, every denomination is rep- 
resented here in town and country. Church houses abound 
everywhere, and religious meetings are well attended, while re- 
ligious effort meets with a gratifying degree of success. Every 
school district in Greene county has a neat, comfortable school 
house, at which from four to eight months school is conducted 
«ach year. 

" Is a reliable home market wanted, Springfield, the Metropolis 
•of the Southwest, a town of over eight thousand inhabitants (in- 
chiding North Springfield), the distributing point for a territory 
large enough to make a State, furnishes such a market. Here 
ure important manufacturing enterprises successfully prosecuted. 
A large cotton mill, employing a hundred hands, makes thou- 
sands of yards of domestic and pounds of yarn and twine daily» 

8 



114 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

A wagon factory, employing over fifty hands and the best ma- 
chinery, is making two thousand wagons a year, equal to the best 
made in the United States. An additional factory makes from 
forty to fifty wagons each year. The iron works employ over 
forty hands, and turn out from forty to fifty thousand dollars 
worth of work per year. The Eagle foundry, which does a large 
amount of work, employs a number of hands. The woolen 
mill makes cassimeres, jeans, blankets, flannels, etc., of as 
good quality as are made anywhere ; merchant flouring mills, 
which make an article of flour that cannot be excelled ; a plan- 
ing mill and sash, blind and door factory, which turns out the 
very best of work ; tobacco factories, whose best brands of to- 
bacco have a wide reputation and meet ready sale ; cigar makers, 
who turn out yearly several hundred thousand A No. 1 cigars, and 
medical laboratories, sending out thousands of dollars worth of 
proprietary medicines, which are rapidly becoming popular. 
These, and other manufacturing enterprises, employ in the aggre- 
gate a large number of hands, who, with their families, must be 
fed by the produce of the siu-rounding country, and they are the 
nucleus around which will gather other similar enterprises in the 
near future. 

" If facilities for education are wanted, the public schools of 
Springfield are not excelled in any respect by the public schools 
of any other town or city in the Union ; while to those who de- 
sire a thorough, scientific or classical course, Drury College offers 
all the advantages of the older institutions of learning. 

"The natural beauty of the country, with its prairie and wood 
land, its l^ubbling springs, and creeks and rivers of living water, 
is equal to any, and it is equally capable of artistic and profita- 
ble improvement. 

" To those timid people who imagine this country to be filled 
with cut-throats and other desperadoes, whose business it is to 
wreak vengeance upon those who difter with them politically or 
otherwise, we can say, sincerely and truthfully, that there is no 
section of the Union where life and property are more secure than 
here in Southwest Missouri. The two political parties divide the 
people about equally, and there is no persecution of any kind, nor 
ostracism on account of political opinion. Every man is meas- 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 115 

Tired at the true value of his manhood, regardless of whether he 
is a Republican or Democrat^ and his entree to the best society is 
not in the least impeded by his political opinions, however fiilly he 
xnay express them. Were it not for misrepresentations that have 
gone out. and to some extent taken possession of the Northern 
mind, a statement like this would be wholly unnecessary. As it 
is, we hope it may help to dissipate the foul cahmmies which 
Lave been circulated concerning this beautiful portion of Mis- 
Bouri." 

It seems to be a fact that Missouri and her people have been 
more seriously misrepresented than those of any other section 
of the country. We are aware that Missouri has furnished some 
of the most daring and desperate characters of the present cen- 
tury, but we protest against this general charge of lawlessness 
which is continually implied in the writings of those who furnish 
so many sensational articles for the Northern and Eastern press. 
Jas. B. Hickok,or "Wild Bill,"' was a man who figured quite conspic- 
uously in Springfield for some time after the war, as a gambler and 
desperado, and a correspondent to Harper's Monthly, in 18G7, 
furnished a highly-colored description of his wonderful and dar- 
ing feats. This correspondent, like many writers of sensational 
literature, also drew very much upon his imagination in describ- 
ing the people generally in Southwest Missouri, whom he repre- 
sented as " dressing in greasy skins and basking in the sunshine 
prone upon the pavements." 

From a recent article in the Leader on the subject of immigra- 
tion, we clip the following item, which we know to be too true 
with regard to the opinions of Missouri in other sections of the 
coimtry : 

" In many places in the East, Southwest Missouri is looked 
upon as inhabited by a set of long-haired, ignorant bush-whack- 
ers. People there, appear never to have heard of any but the 
very worst class of our people, and one old lady was much sur- 
prised when we told her of the seven or eight churches in Spring- 
field, and that Sunday here was as quiet as in her own native 
Tillage." 

The following beautiful letter, written last spring by a lady of 
this city to a relative in the East, with its glowing description of 



IIG HISTORY OF SPIUNGFIELD. 

some of the attractions of Springtielcl at that lovely season of the 
year, was published in the Leader^ and we venture to say that 
those of our readers who have once perused it, Avill be pleased to 
have this opportunity of reading it again : 

" You ask me, dear Jennie, to tell you of the lovely Southwest 
and the beautiful birds, &c. March has really outdone herself 
this season. While you at the North, enveloped in furs, face 
bleak snow-storms, or shiver over range and register indoors, 
spring — gentle spring — decked in robes of gorgeous hues, comes 
to us with noiseless footsteps. Sleeping violets awaken to greet 
her; bud and leaf unfold to receive her tender kisses: prairie 
and woodland doll" their wintry robes ; snow-wreaths melt away ; 
sweetest flowers rejoice to embrace her as she smilingly rescues 
them from winter's relentless grasp. Bloom from meadow and 
orchard drifts out on the stillness and floods the very air with 
fragrance. For weeks, the mornings have been enveloped in a 
soft haze, visible in fading sunsets of mid-summer, or at the close 
of mellow October days. Nothing wild or boisterous — onl}' peace 
in the strange quiet — the very repose is rest-laden and brings 
throbs of joy to the sufferer and glimpses of hope to the despon- 
dent Each warm sun-glance, as it peers into the abode of mis- 
ery, causes the forlorn inmate to look gladly forth and thank God 
for smiling sj^ring. Her coming heralds the annual retiu'n of the 
dear song birds — those sweet heart-charmers ! how they chirp 
and flutter and warble ! There they are — in the east corner of 
the porch column — blue bird and robin, disputing, like wayward 
children, over the wreck of a last year's nest. Each claims bits of 
rotten twine and brittle twigs. A red-bird, brilliant in scarlet, 
with bristling 'top-knot,' poises on the wisteria vine close by, 
to watch the progress of the performance. A lovely 'fischu' 
adorns his breast — not made up in guissure and valenciennes, 
but composed of black, silky feathers, securely fastened to his 
throat by Nature's hand. His low, clear chirps, swell forth into 
prolonged whistles and sweet melody, equaled only by the match 
less medleys and soaring trills of the downy-winged mocking- 
bird. Thrushes, wild canaries and orioles (or golden robins) will 
appear in later spring days to swell the grand chonis of praise, 
which you will fail not to hear, if you listen to my urgent invita- 
tion to visit our fair Southwest. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 117 

" I know you have an outlook to Vassar or Speingle's. I think 
you could protitably take a preparatory course • at our public 
school, complete with a trained corps of modern teachers and 
professors. The noted and conspicuous school building looms 
up — an attractive object from various points of observation. It 
has spacious halls, and airy, commodious apartments. The win- 
dows of the upper rooms offer pleasant glimpses of business hous- 
es and a Public Square with its ever-changing panoramic views ; 
a lovely landscape to the north, dotted with elegant residences 
and a stretch of woodland beyond. Soaring ambition w^ould jjoint 
to Drury, basking in the simshine, and approval of its numerous 
hiends and wide-spread classical fame. 

" True, we are three days from Trinity chifnes, Broadway beau- 
ties. Central Park attractions, Stewart's and Taylor's. Still we 
boast of merchants whose shelves are crammed with the latest 
importations, going at a " ruinous sacrifice." 

" Our suburbs in every direction afford charming scenery and 
enjoyable rides. Within the area of a few miles we have a natu- 
ral bridge, a popular resort for picnics ; caves overhung with glit- 
tering pendants in strange shapes and artistic devices, w^hich 
elicit the wonder and admiration of distinguished visitors. 

" Our churches are filled on the Sabbath with attentive listeners. 
We have organs, well-trained choirs and eminent leaders. Don't 
you wish you were here to participate ? Oh, will not sweet' mel- 
ody, healthful breezes, a salubrious climate, and, above all, re- 
sistless pleadings, lure you to our fair Southwest ? Oh, come to 
our lovely prairie home ! Will you come to our beautiful 
* Queen City of the Ozarksf " 

CHURCHES, LODGES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. 

An invitation was extended to all Churches and Masonic Lodges, 
and other religious and benevolent societies in the city, to furnish 
historical sketches for publication. This information was pub- 
lished in all of the papers of the city, early enough to give ample 
time for all of these societies to collect the items, if sufficiently 
interested to do so. Some have responded promptly, and we 
cheerfully give them the space to insert such matter as they have 
furnished. Others have «probably considered the subject of no 
great importance, or have expected that we would take time to 



118 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

look the matter iTp aiul publish it without any labor on their part, 
and have therefore neglected to furnish the data from which we 
could do so. 

All subjects that we consider of general interest to the public, 
we have spared no pains in collecting, and even these historical 
sketches of societies, each of which would only be of special in- 
terest to a small class of readers, have been repeatedly asked for, 
from leading members of the societies, with only partial success 
in obtaining them. This is our only apology for the difference iu 
the amount of Ki:)ace given to each, or for omissions, if any are 
noticed. 

The Methodist Church is probably the oldest of any organized 
Society in the city, and for the following sketch of its eai'ly his- 
tory we are indebted to Kev. T. M. Cobb, Pastor in charge of the 

M. E. CHURCH SOUTH. 

"In 1832, Rev. Mr. Slavens commenced preaching at the old 
Tulbright place, near the west end of Walnut street. Subse- 
quently the place of worship was moved to a log school house 
and meeting house near the present residence of Capt. George M. 
Jones, at which place monthly preaching was kept up for some 
years. The church was organized at the school house in 1832. 
About 1840 the place of worship was again moved to near where 
the present church stands, at the corner of Soiath and Walnut 
streets. Soon after, a frame chiu'ch was erected, which still 
stands, near the residence of Mr. Mc Adams. 

" In 1847, Springfield was made a station, with j)reaching every 
Sabbath, and Rev. Lacy was appointed its first pastor. In 1855, 
the St. Louis Annual Conference met in this old frame church. 
Bishop John Early presiding. 

" In 1858, the present church edifice was biailt, and occupied 
until 1863, when, on account of the disturbance of the civil war, 
services were suspended. 

"In 1869, Rev. W. M. Prottsman was appointed to reorganize 
the church. He commenced with about 15 members. The mem- 
bership now numbers 170, and the church enjoys a constant 
growth. Rev. Thomas M. Cobb is just now closing up his third 
year as pastor. t 

" The church property is valued at $10,000, and the parsonage 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 119 

at $2,000. John L. Holland, W. P. Whitlock, George M. Jones, 
Samuel Jopes and S. M. Doling, are the Trustees. 

" The Sunday School numbers 125 scholars, with the Pastor as 
Superintendent. " 

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 

After the first organization of the Methodist Church in Spring- 
field, the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States became 
divided, the Methodists of the Southern States taking the name, 
*'M. E. Church South," and those of the Northern States retain- 
ing the old name. The Northern branch of this Church is also 
represented by a large society in this city, and the following 
sketch of its history was kindly furnished us by Kev. J. J. Bent- 
lej', its present pastor : 

"At an Annual Conference held in March, 1864, in the City of 
Jefferson, Mo., Rev. L. M. Vernon was appointed Pastor and 
Presiding Elder to this city and section of Missouri. On the 15th 
of May, 1864, a society of 55 members was organized, and on the 
28th of August the basement of the church edifice built by the 
M. E. Church South was opened for worshijj, at an expense of 
$1,500. The house had been used for military jourposes. Those 
were days of peril and toil. The Pastor worked on the fortifica- 
tions with all other citizens, till relieved therefrom by sickness 
lasting a month. At the end of a year the membership num- 
bered 100. 

" In the spring of 1865, Eev. Vernon was returned as Presid- 
ing Elder, and Rev. J. M. Davidson as Pastor of the Church in 
Springfield. The war closed during the year, and with peace 
came great prosperity to every interest. Rev. J. L. Walker was 
appointed to succeed Rev. Davidson, in March, 1866. His efi'orts 
were crowned with a revival resulting in a gain of 32, many of 
whom yet remain as active members. In August, 1866, Rev. 
Vernon was called to the Presidency of St. Charles College, Rev. 
J. L. Walker was appointed Presiding Elder, and Rev. J. J. Bent- 
ley was appointed Pastor. 

"During this fall the Church purchased the house of the trus- 
tees of the M. E. Church South. In 1867 the completion of the 
audience-room was undertaken, and finished early in 1868. May 
28th of that year a tornado unroofed the house and otherwise 



120 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

damai^eJ it, so as to lead the trustees to determine to erect a 
building on another lot. In the fall of 18G8, the chapel now 
used was bef>;un, but was not finished until in May, 1809. During- 
an entire year the conji^rej^'ation worshipped in the court house. 

"Rev. J. J. Bentley was removed in March, 180'.), and Rev. A. 
-Oreenman was appointed in charg-e. During 1808 the two ]Meth- 
odist churches agreed upon a committee of arbitration, to adjust 
the question of church property in the city. The M. E. Church 
South received the old property again. 

"Rev. J. K. Tuttle was appointed to succeed Rev. Greenman> 
in March, 1871. He served but one year, and was followed by 
-Re\. H. R. Miller.' After two years of successful ministry. Rev. 
O. M. Stewart was appointed Rev. Miller's successor to the pas- 
torate. During this ecclesiastical year occiuTcd the great reli- 
^ous awakening known as the "Union Revival Meeting. " Some- 
"20 had been converted in the M. E. Church before the union 
meetings began. The result to this church was an increase of 50 
probationers. In March, 1875, Rev. F. S. Beggs was appointed 
preacher-in-charge, and continued till Conference met in 1877, 
•xvhen the present pastor, Rev. J. J. Bentley, was appointed. 

"During these years, the following results have been obtained: 
530 persons have been members here ; 220 have professed conver- 
sion and joined the church as probationers, of whom 140 became 
"full members here, and 31 were dismissed by letter, and 49 were 
discontinued, most of them having removed without letters. 
Baptisms, infants 89, adults (50. Deaths, 25. Average attend- 
ance of Sunday school, 200. Benevolent collections — missions, 
,$1,210; all other collections, $1,223; total, $2,433. For church 
property, principal and interest, about S10,000. Salaries of min- 
istry, $15,000. Rent of preacher's house, usually paid by i^reach- 
er, $2,300. The chvu-ch has rarely ever been closed, or the pulpit 
without some one competent to break the Bread of Life to the 
people. The present membership is 195." 

Next to the Methodist churches, in date of organization and in 
membership, is probably 

THE CHRISTI.W CHURCH. 

This society have a large brick church on College street — the 
largest in the city, but at present have no regular minister. There 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 121 

is also a large Sunday school in connection with the church. 

Before the war, Rev. Charles Carleton was for several years the 
pastor, and continued in charge up to the time of the little epi- 
sode referred to in the preceding chapter, after which he went 
South, and the church was, for some time, without a regular min- 
ister. Since the close of the war, its pulpit has been occupied 
most of the time by some of the most talented ministers of that 
denomination. 

The Presbyterian church, which was also organized at an early 
day, is now represented by two societies. 

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 

society have a large brick edifice on Jefferson street near the pub- 
lic school building. This church was erected before the war, and 
during that conflict was used as an arsenal. At the time of Mar- 
maduke's attack, it Avas struck by a shells which passed entirely 
through the building without exploding. There was also a plot 
laid for blowing it up on the same night, but it was discovered in 
time to save the building, and it still stands. This church was 
also struck by lightning in 1878, but not seriously injured. Rev. 
Pendergrass, its present pastor, has been in charge several years, 
and regular services are held every Sunday, morning and evening. 
This church also has a lai-ge Sunday school. 

THE CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN 

society have for several years occupied the old church on South 
Jefferson street, but are now engaged in the erection of a new 
house of worship on the corner of St. Louis street and Benton 
avenue, on the site formerly occupied l^y the residence of Gover- 
nor Phelps, which was destroyed by fire at the time of the war. 
The present poi:»ular minister is Rev. C. H. Dunlap, who has been 
in charge several years. Good music is also one of the attrac- 
tions of this church, the choir being under the leadership of Prof. 
A. B. Brown, of the Conservatory of Music. The Sunday school 
is also in a flourishing condition. 

THE BAPTIST CHURCH. 

This is another of the pioneer societies, though we have not ob- 
tained the exact date of its organization. Among its most prom- 
inent ministers of the early days was Rev. McCord Roberts, who 
was its regular minister up t6 the time of the battle of Wilson 



122 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

creek, after Avhicli the church hatl no regular services for five 
years. The building was first used by the Confederates, as a hos- 
pital and commissary store-house. Soon after, the Federals 
having gained possession of the town, used the house as a home 
for refugees, and Gen. Sanborn's body guard used it for a while 
as their headquarters. 

For some time an amateur dramatic club gave regular enter- 
tainments there for the benefit of a fund raised for the aid of ref- 
ugees and other sufterers from the war. Among the members of 
this club was Miss Dosia Smith, who was afterward imprisoned 
in St. Louis as a " rebel spy," but nothing being proven against 
her, she Avas honorably acquitted. Miss Mary Phelps, now Mrs. 
Montgomeiy, was also a member, as Avell as Mrs. Bm-den, Mrs. 
Fairchild and Wm. Shipley, of this city. These entertainments 
were well patronized, and were probably the means of doing 
much good. The church was afterward used, by permission of 
the military authorities, for a colored school. 

During these years the house was badly abused, the seats all 
being destroyed, and the walls defaced and otherwise damaged. 

In June, 18G6, Eev. E. Alvard came here from Kansas, and an 
eftbrt was commenced for reorganizing the church. Money was 
raised and the building thoroughly repaired, and in September 
following the reorganization was accomplished. Rev. Alvard being 
chosen the first pastor. At this time, Springfield contained but 
about 2,500 j^eople, and the only churches that had regular ser- 
vices were the Presbyterians, Methodists and Christians. 

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

was organized in the spring of 1859, Rev. T. I. Holcomb, who 
was formerly assistant in Christ's church, St. Louis, being the 
first minister. Prof. J. A. Stephens and Miss Marie L. Madison, 
who is now the wife of Wade H. Burden of this city, were the 
pioneer " church people ' in this city. The chancel window of 
the present church is a memorial in honor of the valuable ser- 
vices of Mr. Stei^hens, in helping to build up the society. 

Mr. Holcomb first came to Springfield at the request of Mrs. 
Burden, to baptize her infant daughter, and Miss Nellie Burden 
was therefore the first person baptized into this church in Spring- 
field. Diu-ing Mr. Holcomb's first visit here, he also baptized 



HISTORY OF SPBINGFIELD. 123 

several others, members of some of the leading families of the 
place, among them Miss Sue Ware, who was baptized by immer- 
sion in Fiilbright's spring. The other baptisms were jjerformed 
in the Presbyterian church, and for some time after that the ser- 
vices of the church were held in Temperance Hall, which stood 
on the east side of the public square. After that, services were 
held on alternate Sundays in the Baptist church. Mr. Holcomb 
remained in charge until the spring of 1861, when he was called 
tojthe charge of St. Paul's church in Cincinnati, which he accepted 
for three months, hoping, while there, to obtain aid for the con- 
struction of the new church which the society contemplated 
erecting here. 

The war coming on about this time, Mr. Holcomb did not re- 
turn, and the project of building was postponed. This society 
had services occasionally during the time of the war, among 
which was one extraordinary service, conducted in the Baptist 
church by a Confederate officer, a layman, who read the Episco- 
pal church service and then called upon Col. Mitchell, a Method- 
ist minister, to close with prayer, which he did with a great deal 
of earnestness, including a lengthy exhortation to the congrega- 
tion. About the year 1868, under the efforts of Rev. William 
Charles, the erection of the present church, on the corner of East 
Walnut and Kimbrough streets, was commenced, but it was not 
completed and consecrated until New Year's Eve, 1870. The 
church was at this time under the care of Rev. J. H. Waterman, 
by whose efforts the house was completed and cleared of debt. 
This church has always been celebrated for its excellent music, 
having always maintained a good choir. The first regular quar- 
tette choir was organized by Mrs. Burden, before mentioned, and 
consisted of Miss Jennie Stephens, soprano ; Miss Fannie Steph- 
ens, alto ; Wm. Stephens, tenor, and Geo. M. Sawyer, bass, with 
Miss Annie Stephens, organist. Of this original choir, three re- 
main, the choir now consisting of Misses Kate and Mary Junes 
and Nellie Burden, sopranos ; Mrs. John White, alto ; William 
Stephens, tenor ; Geo. M. Sawyer and Henry Graves, bass ; Jas. 
Smith, leader, and Miss Clem Culbertson, organist. Among those 
who have officiated as organist, were Miss Nellie M. Madison and 
M.V8. James Smith. In connection with this church is a large 



124 HISTORY OF SPKINGFIELD. 

Sunday school, under the efficient superintendence of Mr. J. H. 
Tuttle. 

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 

of Springfield, obtained the services of a resident priest in 1867. 
Previous to that it was attended by Rev. F. W. Graham, from 
Rolla, but in that year he located here. This society first wor- 
shipped in a hall on St. Louis street, but soon purchased the prop- 
erty now used by them on the corner of Campbell and Pine 
streets. There they erected a church 30 by 00 feet, and in 1871 
a priest's house and a convent were erected at considerable ex- 
pense, which involved the necessity of going in debt to some ex- 
tent. In May, 1873, Rev. Theo. Kussnian took charge of the 
parish, and still remains. In July, 1874, the congregation bought 
a site for a future church, to be built as soon as convenient, on 
the northeast corner of the same streets. This lot, 120 by 250 
feet, cost them $1,100, and in January, 187G, the society paid off 
their entire debt to the amount of $3,000. 

The principal service of this church is early mass, which takes 
place in the morning. At first and late mass the church is pretty 
well filled, and the society numbers about 350 communicants. 
We are reliably informed that within the last four years the con- 
gregation has increased in the ratio of three to one. St. Vincent 
Society, connected with this church, has a membership of about 
40. There is also a Sunday school of about 60 children ; and an. 
Academy, which bids fair to become a popular institution of learn- 
ing, is just opened in the Convent, under the efficient manage- 
ment of the Sisters of Loretto. 

Besides the churches already mentioned, the colored people of 
the city, who constitute about one-fourth of the population, have 
four churches, all of which are well attended. Here, also, 

THE COLORED METHODIST CHURCH 

seemed to be the pioneer, and for a long time this society had 
regular services in a church given to them by Maj. R. J. McEl- 
hany. In 1865 they erected their present brick chapel, on the 
corner of Jefferson street and Phelps avenue. L. M. Hagood, 
the present minister, was appointed by the M. E. General Con- 
ference in ]\Iarch, 1878, and from him we learn that the present 
membership is about 200, and the value of church property, in- 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 125 

-eluding parsonage, $2,000. The colored Methodists, as well as 
their white brethred, are also divided into two societies. In 1872 

THE AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH 

was organized by Rev. John A. Fonche. The original member- 
shii? was ten, who withdrew from the other church. The present 
membership is 87, and they have a good frame building, erected 
in 1875, on the corner of Benton and Center avenues, at a cost 
of §1,800. Their present pastor is Rev. John W. Shropshire. 
Both of these societies also have large Sunday schools. 

THE COLORED CUMEERL.^D PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

was organized in 1866. Peter Lair was the first preacher in 
charge, and the organization consisted of only five members. 
Mr. Lair continued to preach for them about six years, after which 
Robert Johnson j)reached for them one year. After him came 
Louis L. Fulbright, two years, Jacob L. Hatton nearly two years, 
and since that Peter Lair has again been in charge for about 
■eight months. The services were held in Mr. Lair's house in the 
€ast part of town until about 1868, when their present church 
was erected on Water street, at a cost of about $1,800. The 
membership is now about 160. 

THE COLORED BAPTIST CHURCH 

is a large society, having a comfortable house of worship on "Wash- 
ington street, but as they have, at present, no regular minister, -^e 
failed to get any definite record of their history and membership. 
Like all the other churches of the city, it has its Sunday school, 
which has now come to be considered, by nearly all religious de- 
nominations, the nursery of the church. 

Of the Masonic lodges, Mr. C. F. Lea^dtt furnishes us the fol- 
lowing data: 

The first lodge instituted in Springfield was known as Ozark 
Lodge, and was organized July 21st, 1841, with the following of- 
ficers : Joel Haden, W. M. ; Jas. R. Danforth, S. W. ; Coustan- 
tine Perkins, J. W. 

On the 17th of October, 1842, the charter was obtained, and to 
the list of officers already appointed were added the names of 
J. W. Danforth, Secy ; I. N. Young, Treas. ; L. B. Nichols, S. 
T>. ; P. G. Stewart, J. D., and C. Cannefax, Tyler. 



126 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

UNITED LODGE NO. 5, A. F. & A. M., 

was chartered on the 30th of May, 1857, being formed by uniting 
Taylor Lodge, No. 5, and Greene Lodge, No. 101. The Masters 
of this lodge have been Charles Carleton, Marcns Boyd, J. B. 
Clark, J. W. D. L. F. Mack, Martin J. Hubbcll, Z. M. Eountree, 
C. F. Lcavitt and W. A. Hall. Its regular meetings are held ou 
Thursday, on or before the full moon of each month. 

SOLOMON LODGE, NO. 271. 

From Dr. Tefft we learn that this lodge was instituted on the 
the 11th of January, 18G8, by M. J. Hubbell, D. D. G. M., under 
a dispensation granted by the M. W. Grand Master of Masons of 
Mo. The first place of meeting was the old hall in the third 
story of the court house. The tlispcnsation was granted to the 
following gentlemen, who constituted the first membership : John 
Y. Fulbright, W. M. ; J. E. Tefft, S. W. ; W. F. Dunn, J. W. ; 
M. J. Rountree, Treas. ; J. L. Carson, Sec'y; F. 8. Jones, S. D. ; 
E. A. Finney, J. D. ; T. D. Hudson and John S. AVaddill. 

S. H. Jopes, of United Lodge, No. 5, was the first Tyleiv 
and the first initiation was that of H. R. Creighton, who took the 
first degree on the 12th of March, 1808. At the regular meeting 
of the Grand Lodge in Oct., 1868, a charter was granted to this 
lodge, and on the 5th of Nov., 1868, it was duly organized. 

The following is a full list of the Masters of the lodge and the 
times of election : John Y. Fulbright, 1868-'69-'71-'77 ; J. E. 
Tefft, 1870-75-76; W. O. Cox, 1872; R. S. Eddy, 1873-74. 
The present membership is 81. 

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKJIEN. 

Dr. C. L. King furnishes the following items concerning this 
society, which was organized Jan. 16, 1878, and holds its meetings 
in Druid's Hall, 107 Public Sipiare. Its officers are C. L. King, 
M. W. ; W. A. Hall, P. M. W. ; L. W. Hubbell, R. ; J. B. New- 
som, Rec. ; C. L. Dalrymple, F. ; W. N. York, G. F. ; St. F. C. 
Roberts, G. ; E. Barrett, O. ; Kirkham, I. W. ; Ram- 
sey, O. W. Meetings every Friday evening at 8 o'clock. 

Several references have already been made to the public schools 
of Springfield, and for want of space we shall be obliged to omit 
further statistics, which we intended to publish in order to give 
the reader an idea of their importance to the city. 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 127 

DRURY COLLEGE. 

Any review of Springfield and its institutions would not be 
complete that did not include Drury College. It belongs to the 
family of American colleges, of which Howard and Yale are the 
tyi:)e. It resembles these in its founding, organic laws, courses 
of study and aim. Although among the youngest of its class, it 
has already won a high reputation throughout the country. The 
work of its classes, represented at the Centennial Exposition at 
Philadelphia, attracted the favorable attention of educators from 
all sections of our own and from foreign countries, especially that 
of the scholastic delegation of France. It has been honored by 
frequent visits from those interested in or representing other col- 
leges, who have invariably noticed the work done by its students, 
and at the inter-collegiate contest for this State, recently held in 
Fulton, Mo., Drury was victorious. 

The rapid growth of the College is largely due to the generous 
aid given by friends at home and abroad. It has ever enjoyed 
the highest confidence of its patrons. Its geographical position 
in the center of a large and promising territory, where growth in 
wealth and population has been wonderfully rapid, enables it to 
fill the need wliich had long been felt for a school of the highest 
Christian character, as well as the highest degree of learning. Its 
future prospeats are brighter than at any period of its history. 
This is shown by the increased number of students. 

LORETTO YOUNG LADIEs' ACADEMY. 

Concerning this new institution of learning, we quote the fol- 
lowing extract from a notice recently published in the Times : 

" The Catholic congregation of this city have tried hard for the 
last two years to get the Sisters of Loretto to open a school here, 
because they knew their excellent reputation as educators. Ow- 
ing to the fact, howevei', that they were wanted in several other 
places, it seemed doubtful whether they could be induced to come 
to this city. Last November the Lady Superior paid a visit to 
Springfield and was so delighted with the place and the people 
she became acquainted with, that she promised to lay the matter 
before a council of the sisterhood. The result was, that they 
concluded to open here a first-class Convent Academy. As edu- 
cators, the Sisters cannot be surpassed ; but what makes their 



12S HISTORY OF SPRINGFIEI.n. 

presence iu a community most desirable is the charming charac- 
ter they form in their pupils, imparting to them a sweetness of 
disposition and gracefulness of deportment that always tell of a 
convent education. " 

THK SPUINGFIEIJ) (J.VSI.KiHT COMPANY 

believe in letting their light so shine that others may take knowl- 
edge of their good works. This company was organized in 1874, 
and commenced operations about the first of August, 1875. There 
are now eighty- two regular consumers, and fixtures furnished for 
about forty more. The company have 13,000 feet of first-class 
mains, and the city has fifty street lamps, besides which a bill is 
now before the City Council to provide for supplying fifty morn 
street lamps, which woiild repuire 11.000 feet of additional 
mains. 

OMNIBUS AND HACK LINE. 

One of the great conveniences of the city, and the important 
link which connects it with the railroad town of North Spring- 
field, is the almost continuous line of hacks running between the 
two places, and the large and comfortable omnibuses which are 
always on hand at train time. For this convenience the people 
are chieily indebted to H. F. Denton, who also keeps a first-class 
livery stable just opposite the Metropolitan hotel on College 
street. Mr. Denton is one of Springfield's most popular citizens, 
and is an enteri)rising, liberal and public-spirited^man. He keeps 
a complete outfit of the best buggies, barouches, etc., and a well- 
selected stable of horses. 

Besides its large hotel, Springfield is well supplied with first- 
class boarding houses. 

THE ST. LOUIS STREET HOUSE, 

kept by Mrs. M. A. Goffe, at the stand occupied for several years 
by Mrs. AVilliams, and known as the " Williams House," is the 
most conveniently situated for persons wishing to do business on 
the public square. Its table is always supplied with the best the 
market affords, and the charges are reasonable. Special attention 
will be given to transient boarders. 

THE TR.\NSIENT HOUSE, 

kept by J. M. Kelley, is situated on the west side of South street, 
the first door south of the Methodist church, and is a pleasant 



HISTORY OF SPRIXGFIELD. 129 

place for persons wishing a home-like place away from the noise 
■and bustle of hotel life, and yet near enough to the public square 
to be convenient for the transaction of business. Mr. Kelley and 
his lady have kept a private boarding house for several years, and 
have recently erected a large new dining hall forty feet long, so 
they are now as well prepared to entertain regular and transient 
"boarders as at any house in the city. 

SOUTH STREET BOARDING HOUSE 

is next above the Transient House, on the same street, and is 
kept by Mrs. G. B. Wellman, who is well and favorably known. 
This hoiise is also conveniently located for persons doing busi- 
ness in the city, and is comfortably furnished, while the table is 
well supplied with substantial as well as delicacies. Regular 
and transient boarders will find at this house pleasant rooms, po- 
lite attention and good fare, at moderate prices. 

THE YOUNG HOUSE 

is the largest hotel in the city with one exception, and is pleas- 
antly situated still farther up on South street, where it commands 
a fine view of the city. Its present proprietor, B. B. Gardner, 
who has only been in Springfield a short time, is a veteran in the 
business, and knows how to keep a good hotel. The location the 
is healthy and charges moderate. 

MRS. KERBEr's RESTAURANT 

is another convenient place for regular or transient boarders, be- 
ing situated on the east side of South street but a short distance 
from the public square. There is one convenience about this 
kind of a boarding house which is not enjoyed at a regular hotel, 
A person can go in at any hour and get a good warm meal on 
short notice, and this is a very important item to business men 
■who are often too busy to take their meals at regular hours. 

SPRINGFIELD HYGEIAN HOME. 

This is one of the institutions of the city which is growg in in favor 
as its advantages become known by the people, and is also pat- 
ronized quite liberally by persons from abroad. It is commonly 
known as a water-cure establishment, but is, as its name implies, 
much more than this — pure water variously applied being con- 
sidered as only one of the curative agents which nature has pro- 
vided, and which are here employed. Patients are treated without 

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130 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

drugs, upon hyg-eio therapeutic principles. Boarders are alsa 
received at moderate rates. 

This establishment's kept bj-- Dr. J. S. Lyon, and is pleasantly- 
situated at the corner of Market and Mt. Vernon streets, in the 
southwest part of the city. 

I)R. J. A. NATTRASS, DENTIST, 

is prominent among the members of his profession in the city, 
and being the iDioneer dentist of Springfield, merits and receives 
a large share of the business. He is a genial, whole-souled gen- 
tleman, and seems to be highly respected by all who know him. 
His office is on South street, nearly opposite the Opera House. 

JOHN H. KOCH, JEWELER, 

will be found at No. 204 South street, where he keeps a fine stock 
of clocks, watches, gold pens and all kinds of jewelry. Mr. K- 
also gives sj^ecial attention to the repairing of clocks and watches,, 
and keeps on hand the largest stock of spectacles to be found in 
Southwest Missouri. 

This is one of the old reliable houses of the city, and hoping- 
that Mr. Koch will continue to receive a fair share of patronage^ 
we next turn our attention to 

T. B. ANDERSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER. 

Mr. A. is a pleasant and aftable gentleman, and seems to be mas- 
ter of his trade. He is the recipient of a good share of the pat- 
ronage which his skill and fine stock of clocks, watches and jew- . 
elry merit. Mr. Anderson will -be found at No. 142 Public 
Square, corner of St. Louis street. 

L. S. CASS k CO., GROCERS. 

This firm is composed of the gentleman whose name appears 
in the above heading, associated w^th his father, D. Cass, formerly 
from Wisconsin. They have been in business at their present 
stand, 213 College street, for about nine years, and by fair, hon- 
est dealing, and keeping a good stock of choice groceries, pro- 
visions, stoneware, glassware, queensware, etc., have secured a 
large trade from both city and country. Mr. L. S. Cass is at 
present a member of the City Council, in which he is an earn- 
est advocate of the public improvements so much needed. 

PECK & CLARK, 

wholesale and retail dealers in notions, hosiery and ladits' and 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 131 

gents' furnishing goods, at No. 140 on the Public Square, are 
also doing a fine business in Bvitterick & Co.'s patterns, of which 
they keep a full line. These patterns, for the cutting and fit- 
ting of all kinds of clothing for ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, 
and even the smallest types of humanity, are a great conven- 
ience, and supply a want which has long been felt. 

CONCORD NURSERY, M. J. ROUNTREE, PROPRIETOR. 

This large and popular nursery is situated on East "Walnut 
street, a short distance from the city limits. Mr. Roiintree 
deals extensively in fruit and ornamental trees, and has proba- 
bly the most complete stock of evergreens to be found in this 
section of the country. He is an active member of the Horti- 
cultural Society, and has devoted many years to the business of 
nursery and fruit-growing. 

Strangers visiting Springfield will find that a look at the Con- 
cord Nursery will amply repay them for the trouble. 

FRANK cox, FRESCO PAINTER. 

IVIr. Cox has only been in the city a short time, and being in- 
terested in the large grocery house of Cox & Co., at 220 Col- 
lege street, he has given but little attention to liis favorite pro- 
fession since he came here. He has, however, recently painted 
for Mr. Horace Dumars, some very fine new scenery, which was 
used in recent entertainments at the Opera House. His work 
compares favorably with that of the best painters of the East- 
ern cities, he having painted and received instructions under 
some of the best scenic artists the country affords. 

W. E. LEE & CO., MERCHANT TAILORS, 

231 South street, have been doing business near their present 
stand for about twelve years, and have built up a large busi- 
ness both as manufacturers of new and as dealers in second- 
hand clothing, of which they always keep a large stock on hand. 
A. R. Lee, the junior partner in the firm, is an experienced 
hand in the dyeing and renovating department, and will make 
old clothes look as good as new, and sometimes better. They 
also pay cash for cast-off clothing. 

MRS. G. B. BROWNSON, DRESSMAKER. 

The dressmaking establishment of Mrs. G. B. Brownson, over 
Dittrick & Meinhardt's large retail dry goods house on St. Louis 



132 HISTORY OF SPKIXGFIKLD. 

street, is tlie leading establishinent in the city. The Litest fash- 
ion plates are received every week from Paris and New York, 
and satisfaction, both as to prices and work, is guaranteed to all. 

.1. A. STEPHENS, 

wholesale and retail dealer in books, stationery and wall paper, 
in the Post Office Bookstore at No. 224 College street, is con- 
veniently located for business, and has a large patronage both in 
the city and the surrounding country, even into Arkansas. His 
stock embraces a full line of miscellaneous books, text-books and 
school supplies, as well as the latest novelties in stationery, and 
the most elegant patterns of wall pa]>er, window shades, etc. 

Mr. Stephens, although a young man, has been in this busi- 
ness several years, and is one of the best known and most popu- 
lar men in his line in Southwest Missouri. 

H. O. DOW A: CO., 

dealers in all kinds of agricultural implements and jobbers of 
farm machinery at No. 211 College street, do the largest business 
of any lirm west of St. Louis outside of Kansas City. They own 
the building they occupy, pay no rents and can sell goods on as 
small profits as any lirm in the West. Their trade extends from 
Salem, Dent county, to Central Kansas, and they control the ter- 
ritory as far south as Little Rock, Arkansas. They are general 
agents for the following well-known manufacturers : Pitts Agri- 
ricultural Works, Buffalo, N. Y.; D. M. Osborne & Co., Auburn, 
N. Y.; Kingsland, Ferguson & Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Mosler Safe 
and Lock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio ; Oliver Chilled Plow Co., South 
Bend, Lid., and Hapgood & Co., Alton, 111. 

The gentlemen composing this firm are both citizens of Spring- 
field, Mr. Dow having resided in the city thirteen years. Before 
engaging in this business he was civil engineer on several rail- 
roads in the Southwest, and therefore has an extensive acquaint- 
ance throughout the territory which they control. His partner, 
Mr. Coombs, is a man of large experience in the business, and is 
well and favorably known throughout the Southwest. He is also 
deeply interested in the improvements in the city, being at pres- 
ent a member of the City Council. 

J. G. RAITHEL, LUMBER DEALER. 

The gentleman whose name heads this item is one of our most 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 133 

energetic business men. His lumber yard, corner of Boonville 
and Mill streets, is one of the most extensive to be found in the 
Southwest; and, what is even better than this, Mr. Raithel is a 
man with whom it is pleasant and safe to deal. His word is as 
good as any man's bond, and his lumber, which is kept in large 
stock, is sold as low as can be afforded in this city. He was one 
of the pioneer lumber dealers of North Springfield, but soon find- 
ing that too limited a "field," 'removed his business to this city, 
■where he enjoys an extensive patronage. 

EMERY & COMSTOCK, FURNITURE DEALERS. 

This firm have the largest stock of furniture southwest of St. 
liouis. They have been established in Springfield a number of 
years, and have built up a trade that extends for more than one 
hundred miles south and west ; in fact nearly all the furniture 
sold in Northern Arkansas and the extreme southwestern counties 
of this State, comes from this house. All their goods are made 
of the best material and are warranted. Mr. Emery is one of our 
most liberal and enterprising citizens. Mr. Comstock is a resident 
of St. Louis, and has been for many years actively engaged in the 
furniture business there. This connection enables them to lay 
down their goods here at lower rates than can their competitors, 
and as a natural result they undersell them. Besides the regular 
line of furniture, they keep the most complete stock of carpets, 
mattresses and upholstery goods of any firm in the city. They 
occupy the large brick building formerly known as the St. James 
Hotel, at 220, 222 and 224 South street. ^ 

W. H. LYMAN, BLACKSMITH, 

Stands prominent among the first-class workmen in his line. His 
shop on Mill street, near the corner of Boonville, is one of the 
old land-marks of the city, and always seems to be thronged with 
customers ; but Mr. L. keeps several assistants, and is prompt in 
turning out good work on short notice. He does a general black- 
smithing business, but gives special attention to the repairing of 
carriages and wagons. 

B. F. HUNTINGTON, MERCHANT TAILOR, 

has been in business for several years at No. 215 College street, 
■where he gives people " fits " in the line of clothing. He is the 
idol of a select coat-erie, and a " cut " from him is considered a 



134 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

compliment. He keeps on Land a good stock of different styles 
of goods, from wbicli he makes up elegant suits of cfotbes, to 
please the taste of the most fastidious. As he employs several 
hands to help him, he is enabled to turn out good work on short 
notice, and is always prompt in fulfilling his promises. 

M. KEENERS BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY, 

at No. 308 Boonville street, furnishes the "staff of hfe" for a lar^e 
number of the citizens of Springli.eld, besides supplying yeast to 
raise a great deal more. Mr. Keener has been in business at his 
present stand for about eight years, and his establishment is a 
great convenience to the people of that part of the city. Nor is 
liis patronage confined to his immediate neighborhood, but ex- 
tends to the whole city. He also keeps a good stock of staple 
and fancy groceries, which he sells as cheap as any one in the city. 

NAGLER & PAULY, BUTCHERS AND PACKERS. 

These gentlemen are doing business at No. 610 South Campbell 
street, where they have an extensive establishment devoted to the 
manufacture of Bologna sausage and cured meats, for which they 
find ready sale in this city, and receive many orders from abroad. 
They are both highly-respected citizens, and merit the good de 
gree of patronage which they receive. 

J. A. HARRIS, BOOK-BINDER. 

A long-felt want was supplied, and well supplied, too, when 
Mr. Harris, the book-binder, locafced in this city. His place of 
business is over Abbott's drug-store, on the Square. Mr. Harris 
has been in business here only a few months, but the time has 
been sufficient for him to make friends with all who have become 
acquainted with him. And it has been sufficient, also, to demon- 
strate his taste and skill as a workman. We are glad we have a 
book-binder, and particularly glad that we have so competent a 
one. We can say with entire confidence to our readers, that any 
binding, plain or fancy, which they may wish to have done, can 
now be secui'ed at home, and that it will be done as well and at 
as low rates as in St. Louis or elsewhere. 

C. B. M'^INTIRE, BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 

has also established a blank book manufactory and book bindery 
in Dr. Evans' building, one door north of the Opera House on 
South street. He gives special attention to the manufacture of 



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HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD.' 135 

books of record in use in the various county offices. He is well 
skilled in the different branches of his trade, has amj)le facilities 
to carry it on snccessfull}', and asks to be judged by the quality 
of his work. It is hoped that the counties of the Southwest will 
find it to their interest to send all work of this kind here, and 
give Mr. Mclntire a share of their patronage. 

Springfield has many more men and firms who have an exten- 
sive trade in their respective lines, but most of them are so chary 
about bringing themselves prominently before the people in pub 
lie print, that we forbear to mention them for fear of shocking^ 
their modesty. We, however, have no such fears concerning the 
editors of the 

NEWSPAPERS. 

In a former chapter we chronicled the birth and the death of 
several newspapers which Avere published here in the days of 
yore. We here call attention to those that are now published : 

From the Patriot and the Advertiser, formerly mentioned, has 
grown up the present large and flourishing weekly J^atriot-Ad- 
vertiser. 

This is a large thirty-two column Republican paper, is- 
sued every Thursday, by Leach & Tracey. It is now in its 
fourteenth volume, with a circulation of 1,000, and constantly 
increasing. 

Although sternly and unflinchingly Republican in its princij)les, 
freely devoting its columns to political news during the cam- 
paignr, and in fact whenever occasion may seem to demand, its 
proprietors conduct it more in accordance with the principles of 
true journalism, by ignoring in some measure j^arty prejudices, 
and mnking it a general news and local paj^er. In this latter 
particular it excels, and it is no doubt owing to this that it has 
met with such success. Office No. 208 St. Louis street. 

The J^atriot- Advertiser has a large book and job office, and is 
prepared to execute any description of work. The material is all 
new, their workmen of superior ability, and satisfaction is guar- 
anteed both as to prices and quality of work. 

The Springfield Leader was established April 4, 1867, by O. S» 
Fahnestock & Co. In 1868, the junior partner, D. C. Kennedy, 
purchased the entire property and assumed entire control. It 



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HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 



was the first Democratic paper issued in Southwest Missouri after- 
the close of the war between the States, and had a severe stru"r<rle 
to maintain itself, but the few Democrats in Springfield and the 
Southwest at that time rallied to its support and defence, and it 
is now recognized as the representative Democratic paper of this 
section. It circulates in all the counties of Southwest Missouri, 
and is regarded a good advertising medium. In the advocacy of 
all measures it is independent, and alwa5's espouses the cause of 
the i^eople in opposition to all monopolies. Office 204 Boonville 
street. 

The Sj)rln<ifield I'unes, a Democratic newspaper published by 
Sawyer & Lamoreaux, is now in its ninth year. The Times has 
attained a circulation second to no parser in the Southwest, and 
the able manner in which it is conducted reflects credit upon its 
managers. The paper is characterized by the attention it gives 
to home and local affairs, and each week considerable space is de- 
voted to the discussion of city and county news. The publication 
day is on Wednesday, and the office at No. 217 South st. In con- 
nection with their newspaper office, the proprietors have one of 
the most complete job offices in the city, and with experienced 
managers are enabled to compete with Eastern houses in the way 
of job printing, in quality of work or in prices. 

The Spiritual Offtrhuj^ Mrs. Nettie Pease Fox editor. From 
the prospectus of this sixty-foiir page magazine, established here 
in 1877, and jDublished at No. 215 South street, we quote the fol- 
lowing extract : 

"The OfferltKj will be conducted indejaendently, impartially. 
Nothing looking to man's welfare will be deemed alien to its 
pages. Unrestricted discussion of all questions of humanitarian 
import, will be ever maintained by it. Offensive personalities 
and indelicacy of language will be wholly excluded. In its edi- 
torial conduct, the truth, beauty and utility of Spiritualism in its 
higher phases will be advanced. It will not in an}^ particular be 
a sectarian journal, but broad, progressive and liberal — will give 
fair and equal expression to all forms of thought ; and "fair field 
and no favor" it extends to all. Above all things it aims to be 
Liberal, to be devoted to Liberalism in its broadest and most ex- 
tensive application." 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 137 

Having now given the reader a fair picture of Springfield and 
its principal institutions, we again call your attention to the his- 
tory of its 

CITY GOVERNMENT. 

With all the various attempts at organization and incorpora- 
tion, it seems that nothing really permanent was effected, until 
the year 1855, when the city of Springfield was incorporated by 
act of the Legislature ; and in the spring of 1856 the first city of- 
ficers under this act were elected and entered upon the discharge 
of their duties. We close this chapter and the history of Spring- 
field with the official register of the city, from the incorporation 
in 1855 to 1878, inclusive : 

1856. — H. S. Chenoweth, Mayor; Benj. Kite. Marshal; Josiah 
Leedy, Marshal; S. H. Boyd, Clerk; Wm. McAdams, Treasurer; 
John B. Perkins, Assessor ; J. S. Bigbee, Recorder. Council- 
men— W. H. Graves, W. G. Evans, Presly C. Beal, J. W. D. L. 
F. Mack, John Kimbrough, T. J. Bailey, Allen Mitchell, H. M. 
Parrish. 

1857. — J. S. Kimbrough, Mayor ; Josiah Leedy, Marshal ; John 
S. Bigbee, Recorder; J. L. Sharp, Clerk; Wm. McAdams, Treas 
urer; D. C. Smith, Assessor. Councilmen — J. W. D. L. F. 
Mack, W. G. Evans, Joseph Moss, W. B. Logan, W. H. Graves, 
H. M. Parrish, John Lair, N. K. Smith. 

1858. — S. H. Boyd, Mayor ; Josiah Leedy, Marshal ; J. S. Big- 
bee, Recorder ; J. L. Sharp, Clerk ; Wm. McAdams, Treasurer : 
Joseph Morris, Assessor. Councilmen — P. C. Beal, J. A. IMiller, 
Allen Mitchell, W. G. Evans, J. E. Smith, N. K. Smith, W. B. 
Logan. 

1859. — S. H. Boyd, Mayor ; Josiah Leedy, Marshal ; J. S. Big- 
bee, Recorder; J. L. Sharp, Clerk; Wm. McAdams, Treasurer; Jo- 
"seph Gott, Assessor. Councilmen — P. C. Beal, N. F. Jones, 
Benj. Pegram, Allen Mitchell, R. P. Faulkner, J. E. Smith, J. A. 
Miller. 

I860.— J. W. Mack, Mayor ; A. M. Julian, Marshal ; J. S. Big- 
bee, Recorder ; R. A. C. Mack, Clerk ; Wm. McAdams, Treasurer; 
AV. F. Dunn, Assessor. Councilmen — R. P. Faulkner, P. C. Beal, 
J. W. Boren, Benj. PegTam, Benj. Kite, J. B. Clark, John Lair, 
W. G. Evans. 



138 HISTOEY OF SPRIIs'GFIELD. 

From the spring of 18G1 to September, 1865, the city was gov- 
erned by the military, and had no civil officers. 
■" 18G5.— Benj. Kite, Mayor ; C. C. Moss, Marshal ; J. S. Bigbee, 
Kecorder ; Jas. E. Waddill, City Attorney ; J. W. Lisenby, Clerk ; 
Jas. Abbott, Treasurer ; J. B. Beiderlinden, Assessor. Conncil- 
uien — Jas. Baker, Jas. Vaughan, F. W. Scholten, J. AV. D. L. F. 
Mack, R. J. McElhany, A. F. Ingram, Elisha Painter, J. B. Per- 
kins. 

18G6.— J. H. Creighton, Mayor ; W. F. Dunn, Marshal ; A. Hoi-' 
lingsworth, Marshal; Jas. R Waddill, City Attorney; J. W. Lis- 
enby, Clerk ; Jas. Abbott, Treasurer ; Joseph Gott, Assessor ; J. 
J. See, Street Commissioner; A. Yangeuder, Recorder. Coun- 
cilmen — Jas. Vaughan, A. F. Ingram, Geo. C. See, J. W. D. L. 
F. Mack, ^V. H. Lyman, F. W. Scholten, Elisha Painter, John H. 
Caynor. 

18G7.— R. B. Owen, Mayor; A. Hollingsworth, Marshal; A. 
Yangeuder, Recorder ; \Y. E. Gilmore, Recorder ; A. M. Julian, 
City Attorney ; F. H. Warren, Clerk ; Wm. Massey, Treasvu-er ; 
F. H. Warren, Assessor ; H. F. Williams, Street Commissioner. 
Councilmen — Geo. C. See, A. F. Ingram, J. L. French, F. W. 
Scholten, W. H. Lyman, Jas. Baker, John Schmook, John H. Cay- 
nor, J. F. Brown, J. B. Dexter, Jacob Pilger. 

18G8. — J. B. Dexter, Mayor and Rec. ; Jas. Long, Marshal ; H. 
R. Creighton, City Attorney ; F. H. Warren, Clerk ; Wm. Mas- 
sey, Treasurer ; F. H. Warren, Assessor ; T. D. Hudson, Street 
Commissioner ; D. W. Campbell, Street Commissioner ; John 
Hursh, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — J.* L. French, J. L. 
Holland, Anthony Fisher, John Schmook, Jacob Pilger, James 
Hays, W. H. Lyman, L. T. Watson, Wm. McAdams, J. B. Wad- 
dill. 

18G9. — W. E. Gilmore, Mayor and Recorder ; Jas. Long, Mar- 
shal; F. H. Warren, City Attorney: E. D. Ott, Clerk; N. M. 
Rountree, Treasurer ; B. F. Lawson, Treasurer ; L. A. Newton, 
Assessor ; D. C. See, Street Commissioner ; C. P. Johnson, Street 
Commissioner. Councilmen — J. L. Holland, John Schmook, 
Job Newton, L. T. Watson, Henry Sheppard, W. D. Hul)bard, 
Ad. E. Smith, L. H. Murray, J. B. Waddill. 

1870. — W. E. Gilmore, Mayor and Recorder; C. C. Avery, Mar- 



HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 139 

shal ; J. H. Murphy, City Attorney ; J. E. Kenton, Clerk ; J. T. 
Hubbard, Treasurer ; M. M. Turk, Assessor ; B. F. Partridge, 
Assessor. Councilmen — L. H. Murray, John Schmook, J. Mc- 
Adoo, W. D. Hubbard, Ad. E. Smith, A. F. Ingram, J. B. Town- 
send, J. H. Rector, C. P. Johnson. 

1871. — L. H. Mui'ray, Mayor; David C. See, Recorder; J. L. 
French, Marshal ; Jas. R. Waddill, City Attorney ; J. E. Kenton, 
Clerk ; Daniel Ellis, Treasurer ; Thos. C. Case, Assessor ; B. F. 
Partridge, Assessor ; S. C. Moore, Street Commissioner ; Sam. 
Odell, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — J. B. Townsend, A. 
F. Ingram, R. L. McElhany, M. M. Johnson, J. H. Rector, J. 
Fairbanks, L. A. Newton, J. McAdoo, J. N. Miller, F. S. Jones. 

1872. — J. Fairbanks, Mayor ; J. A. Patterson, Marshal ; J. H. 
Murphy, Recorder ; J. C. Cravens, City Attorney ; J. H. Paine, 
Clerk ; Samuel Moore, Treasurer ; E. J. Baldwin, Assessor ; F. 
J. Porter, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — H. Fletcher, R. 
L. McElhany, W. C. Hornbeak, J. R. Ferguson, M. M. Johnson, 
E. A. Anthony, Morris Paxson, F. S. Jones, Samuel Odell. 

1873. — John McGregor, Mayor ; J. A. Patterson, Marshal ; J. 
E. Kenton, City Attorney ; D. C. See, Recorder ; John H. Paine, 
Clerk ; Sam. Moore, sr.. Treasurer ; B. F. Partridge, Assessor ; 
J. G. Aumoth, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — W. A. Knotty 
T. U. Flanner, F. M. Shockley, H. Fletcher, B. U. Massey, Mor- 
ris Paxson, W. C. Hornbeak, Sam. Odell. 

1874.— John W. Lisenby, Mayor ; J. M. Wilhoit, Marshal ; C. 
H. Evans, Recorder ; E. Y. Mitchell, Attorney ; J. H. Paine, City 
Clerk; J. R. Ferguson, Treasurer; E. J. Baldwin, Assessor; 
Wayne O'Donald, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — W. A. 
Knott, T. U. Flanner, F. M. Shockley, John Wood, W. D. Shep- 
pard, James Stone, J. J. Weaver, J. W. Peacher. 

1875. — J. J. Weaver, Mayor ; J. A. Patterson, Marshal ; O. H. 
Travers, Attorney ; C. H. Evans, Recorder ; J. E. Kenton, Clerk; 
J. H. Gage, Treasurer ; W. O. Stephens, Assessor ; J. L. French, 
Street Commissioner. Councilmen — W. D. Sheppard, James 
Stone, C. H. Heer, J. W. Peacher, P. C. Morhiser, H. F. Fellows, 
J. C. Cravens, A. F. Ingram. 

1876.— W. A. Hall, Mayor; S. F. C. Roberts, Marshal; C. L. 
Dalrj^mple, Recorder; O. H. Travers, Attorney; A. H. Wilson, 



140 HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD. 

Clerk ; J. H. Gage, Treasurer ; N. B. Turner, Assessor ; James-- 
Long, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — P. C. Morhiser, Jas. 
Stone, Jas. Penland, A. F. Ingram, Geo. S. Day, W. O. Stephens. 
E. A. Roberts. Jas. Evans. 

1877.— H. F. Fellows, .Mayor; M. M. Johnson, Marshal; C. L. 
Dalrymple, Recorder ; J. A. Patterson, City Attorney ; W. W. 
Donham, Clerk ; J. H. Gage, Treasurer ; E. S. Moberly, Assessor ;.. 
Dennis McSweeney, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — Geo. S. 
Day, James Stone, E. A. Roberts, Wm. Naegler, W. H. Mc Adams. 
H. Fletcher, W. O. Stephens, James Hodnett. 

1878.— H. F. Fellows, Mayor ; M. M. Johnson, Marshal ; J. H. 
Duncan, Recorder ; R. A. Druley, City Attorney ; W. T. Bigbee,. 
Clerk ; J. M. Kelley, Treasurer ; Aaron Depee, Assessor ; Dennis 
McSweeney, Street Commissioner. Councilmen — H. Fletcher. 
John Coombs, W. O. Stephens, James Stone, E. A. Roberts, Jas. 
Hodnett, W. H. McAdams, Lewis Cass. 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 141 



NORTH SPRIiNGFIELD. 



'COMPLETION OF THE A. & P. R. R. TO THIS POINT FOUNDING OF " NEW 

town" SOME OF ITS PIONEERS AND PRESENT BUSINESS MEN, ETC. 

As North Springfield was not apparently thought of much 
before the year 1870, its history is necessarily brief, and may 
soon be told. But a history of the town would not be complete 
without a sketch of the incidents relating to the construction of 
the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. In fact, without this sketch, 
its history would be as incomplete as would the history of the 
United States which should not mention Columbus. 

As we have seen from the reference to this road, before given, 
in the year 18G8 a company of New York and Boston capitalists, 
with the assistance and co-operation of a few of the citizens of 
Springfield, purchased the road from the authorities of the State 
of Missouri, into whose hands it had fallen after Gen. Fremont's 
failure to make the second payment on his purchase. 

Prominent among these gentlemen from the East were Messrs. 
Peirce, Hayes, Stout, Rich and Coffin ; while among the citizens 
of this place, who were actively engaged in the enterj^rise, were 
Dr. E. T. Robberson, and Messrs. Eli Parrish, Chas. E. Harwood, 
Thomas Whitlock, S. H. Boyd, and Wm. Massey. 

All the time, from the organization of the company, about the 
year 1850, for the construction of the Southern Pacific Branch 
Railroad, to within a few months of the completion of the road to 
this place in 1870, the people of Springfield had been looldng 
forward with bright anticipations to the dawning of a new era of 
prosperity, whenever the iron band should connect them with the 
outer world; but as the path of the '"iron horse" began to be 
marked out through Greene county, they saw, with alarm on the 
part of some, and, perhajis, misgivings on the part of others who 
had once had it in their power to bring it nearer, that instead of 



142 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

coming- directly to the city, it would, like the Phariseti of old, 
"pass by on the other side." 

"Still, though not realizing tlieir fondest anticii^ations, the 
the citizens of Springfield hailed with joy the day when the road 
was completed to a point so near their borders ; and, from a 
pamphlet entitled " Opening of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, 
and Completion of the South Pacific Railroad to Springfield, Mo., 
May 3d, 1870," we quote the followng extracts from an address 
of welcome delivered by Gov. Phelps on that occasion : 

"Mr. President and Directors of the South Pacific Railroad: 
In behalf of the citizens of Springfield and its ^^cinity, I tender 
you a hearty welcome. For years we have been anxiously look- 
ing for the comjrietion of a railroad to this city. We knew the 
difficulties to be overcome, the obstacles to be removed, and the 
arduous work to be accomplished, and we duly appreciated the 
great advantage the road would be, not only to Springfield, but 
to the surrounding country. 

" Tou now have our heartfelt thanks, that the great and diffi- 
cult work is finished, and to you, Mr. President and Directors of 
the Atlantic ^nd Pacific Railroad, the completion of the road to 
this point is a source of as much joy as it is to us. 

* * * uj iiotice there are with us the Governor and 
other officers of the State, Ex-Gov. Fletcher, the Speaker of the 
House of Representatives, two of the members of Congress, an 
ex-mayor of the city of St. Louis, an ex-postmaster and the Pres- 
ident of the Board of Trade of that city, the Secretary and an ex- 
Secretary of State, several members of our Legislature, and other 
distinguished gentlemen. All these have come here to greet us. 
I tender you a cordial and hearty welcome. 

"Many of you, perhaps, have had business relations for years 
with some of the people of this city and the Southwest, yet as this 
is your first visit to our beautiful country, you can hardly appre- 
ciate the difficulties under which we have labored, without an 
easy and expeditious connection with other portions of the State. 

"We were in an almost isolated condition ; access to our coun- 
try could only be obtained by days of tiresome and weary travel, 
over rough and rugged roads, and through a hilly and mountain- 
ous country, whilst for years you have been in the enjoyment of 



NORTH SPBINGFIELD. 143 

railroad communication with all the advantages you possess ; nay, 
more, we have rejoiced with yovi in your good fortune and pros- 
perity, and have earnestly endeavored to secure the same benefi- 
cent results to ourselves. We cordially greet you on this morn- 
ing of our prosperity. We unite with you in rejoicing that this 
railroad, of such infinite advantage to the people of Southwest 
Missouri, and of such great importance to the State, and which 
will tend so greatly to increase its wealth and population, is com- 
pleted to our city. 

" You have but just entered upon the table-land and beautiful 
coimtry which extends not only to the western line of the State, but 
for many miles beyond the limits of our State. And now, my coun- 
trymen, this is a happy day for us. We celebrate the completion 
of the South Pacific Railroad to our city. This is an event which 
opens to us a new and a bright future henceforward, by reason 
of an easy and rapid communication with all parts of our coun- 
try. This part of our State, with its mild and salubrious climate, 
with its fine, pure water, and numerous streams, with its rich 
and fertile soil, invites the enterprising man to make it his abode, 
and unite with us in advancing its material prosperity. 

"Everything which can be produced in the United States can 
here be produced in superabundance, except the ice of Alaska, 
the cotton and rice of Carolina, and the tropical fruits of Florida. 
No portion of our country surpasses this in natural advantages. 
The bright and happy future, the subject of our wishes for many 
long years, has just arrived upon us, and no longer shall we be 
compelled to travel by stage on bad and dangerous roads, over a 
broken, hilly and mountainous country, to reach the commercial 
emporium of our State. 

" This road is to be the great thoroughfare to the Pacific. You 
have just entered upon the beautiful and fertile country which 
extends for hundreds of miles in a westerly course from this city, 
and through which this road will pass. No trans-continental 
route possesses the advantages this route possesses. The climate 
of this entire route is mild; it is near the 35th parallel of lati- 
tude. But little snow in the most severe winters falls in any por- 
tion of this route, hence the running of cars will not be obstruct- 
ed by snow. The greatest altitude on the route is about seven 



144 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

thousand feet above the level of the ocean. In that latitude the 
cold on the highest summit is not severe. The country on its 
entire route will be settled, except a small portion between the 
Colorado river and the mountains. 

" But when this road shall be extended to the Pacific, the pro- 
ducts of India and Japan will pass our very doors on their way 
to St. Louis and other portions of our country. This road to 
Southwest Missouri should have been built long before this time. 
It will profit nothing to inquire who was at fault, nor who to cen- 
sure, if any. Let it be as it may, we now have a road which 
greatly contributes to our wealth, our prosperity and our happi- 
ness. 

" In belialf of the people of Springfield and its vfcinity, and in 
behalf of the people of Southwest Missouri, I return to the Pres- 
ident and Directors of the South Pacific llailroad our heartfelt 
thanks for the great and inestimable benefit they have conferred 
on us, and to the President and Directors of the Atlantic and Pa- 
cific railroad we say, God speed them in the great and noble en- 
terprise in which they are engaged 1 Push forward the work 
until the road shall reach the Pacific. Our hearts are with you ; 
and to those from distant parts of our State, who have honored 
us with their presence on this day of our rejoicing, we tender our 
thanks, and agein bid them, and the ofiicers of the railroad com- 
panies, welcome, a hearty welcome !" 

From the address of Hon. Francis B. Hayes, President of the 
Atlantic and Pacific Kailroad, delivered on the same occasion, we 
quote the following : 

" It is for you, gentlemen and ladies, as well as for me and my 
associates, to unite in accomplishing the great work we are en- 
gaged in ; and if we do succeed in our eflforts, and this road is 
completed, you and I will have the satisfaction of having aided in 
accomplishing a work of more importance and value to this State 
and to the nation, than any ever before undertaken. Then let 
our cry be, 'Onward, onward to the Pacific ocean." '" 

Ex-Gov. Fletcher was the next speaker, whom the President 
asserted needed no introduction to a Missouri auditory. From 
his address we quote as follows : 
, " My Friends : There is victor}' in this — glorious victory ! Such 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 14:5 

a victory as i:)eace only Inings to patient, persistent toil in the 
right! In such an hour the human heart knows its most deli- 
cious thrill of feeling. God pity the poor miserable creature who 
has never experienced the joy-throbs of a victory crowning the 
struggle for the accomplishment of some good thing for man- 
kind. 

" Aye ! I hear the deep rumbling echos which are given back 
from the forests and hills around us for the first time. 'Tis the 
sound of the tread of the ages — the noise of the footfall of destiny 
as it grandly marches onward. 

" At this distance of two hundred and forty-one miles from 
where the central city of the Republic sits upon the sunset bank 
of the Father of Waters — at an altitude of nearly nine hundred 
feet above the quays of that city; here, at a distance of nearly fif- 
teen hundred miles from Boston, a j)ortion of the stockholders in 
this enterprise send greetings and congratulations to their asso- 
ciates down by the Atlantic shore, telling them in words of light- 
ning the story of their success, and announcing that there is to- 
day an unbroken line of railroad and telegraph communication 
from Plymouth Rock to Springfield, Missouri." 

Several other addresses were made by distinguished visitors 
and citizens, all of whom expressed gratification at the comple- 
tion of the road to this point, and great hopes for the future 
prospects of Southwest iMissouri. But we must no.w return to 
the founding of North Springfield. 

Col. S. H. Boyd, who was an ex-Member of Congress from this 
district, had once been before President Lincoln with a proposi- 
tion for the construction of the road from Rolla to this place, for 
the transjiortation of troops and military supplies in time of the 
war ; but, although the President seemed to look upon the sub- 
ject with favor, it was opposed by the Secretary of War, and the 
plan was never carried into effect. 

Failing in this, Mr. Boyd had been a partner with Gen. Fre- 
mont, in his purchase of the road in 18G6, and now that it was 
again sold, he still took a lively interest in the aifairs of the new 
company. 

Being, from his past acquaintance with the plans of Gen. Fre- 
mont, pretty well posted in the probabilities comiected with the 

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146 NOHTII SPUINGFIEI.D. 

constniction of the road, Mr. B. purchased from Dr. Kobbersona 
half interest in a large tract of huid lying in the north part of 
Hprhiglield and adjacent to its northern limits. Messrs. Robber- 
son and Boyd then purcoased all lands lying in the southeast 
part of the city which would be available for depot grounds; and 
when, at last, a meeting of the stockholders of the (company was 
held in Springfield, to negotiate with the city for the location of 
the depot, it was found that suitable grounds within the city lim- 
its could only be purchased from these parties, at prices which 
the city was unwilling to pay. 

Messrs. Robberson & Boyd then offered the railroad company 
a half interest in the lands first mentioned, provided the depot 
should be erected where it now stands, and this proposition was 
finally accepted. 

This led to the organization of the Ozark Land Company, con- 
sisting of the South Pacific Railroad Company, Dr. E. T. Rob- 
berson, and C. H. Harwood, who had purchased the interest of 
Col. Boyd. 

A town was now laid out adjoining the city of Springfield on 
the north, and North Springfield sprang into existence as if by 
magic. The first building erected was the small frame building 
ei'ected by the company, and used for some time as a real estate 
office, at the corner of Jefferson and Commercial streets. The 
next was the residence and store of J. J. Barnard, who opened 
the first stock of groceries and provisions. Next came Mr. Pay- 
ton's residence and Dr. Hansford's drug store. Mr. Barnard's 
was the first family that came to town, but was soon followed bj' 
Mv. Payton"s, Dr. Hansfords, Mr. Mumfort's. and other famiUes 
too numeroiTs to mention. 

Among the pioneers to the new town was 

J. C. JACKSON, GROCER, 

who came here when the town first began to build up, in the 
spring of 1870, and erected a two-story brick building 20x04 feet, 
on the south side of Commercial street, near the corner of Jeffer- 
son avenue. In 1870, feeling encouraged by the prosperity which 
had attended him since he came here, he erected a second brick 
building adjoining the first one en. the east, and of the same di- 
mensions. In the spring of 1878 ho raised his building one storj^ 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 147 

higher, and now has one of the finest brick blocks in town. One 
room of this block is used by Mr. J. in carrying on the grocery 
business, which he opened as soon as his building was ready to 
receive a stock of goods in 1870, and has ever since continued; and 
the rest of the building is fitted up in good style for a hotel, 
which is also run by Mr. Jackson, under the name of the 

NORTH SPRINGFIELD HOUSE. 

This house has a wide reputation and goodly patronage, and 
no one is ever dissatisfied with either fare or charges. 

Mr. Jackson is a native of Kentucky, but removed first to Coles 
county, Illinois, where he remained five years before coming to 
North Springfield. 

H. H. KAUFHOLZ, GROCER, 

who was one of the first men that came to North Springfield, was 
born in Germany, in 1832, and immigrated to the United States 
with his parents in 1845, landing in Baltimore, where he remained 
until 1850, when he went, first to Washington, then to New Or 
leans, and finally to Texas, engaging in the dry goods and gro- 
cery business in San Antonio, where he remained until his re- 
moval to this place in 1870. During the war he held the office 
of constable in San Antonio. Arriving in North Springfield early 
in March, 1870, he immediately commenced the erection of a two- 
story frame building, 23x50 feet, with a ware-room about the same 
size, on the corner of Commercial street and Robberson avenue, 
in which he opened a " general store " in May following. In this 
building he continued the business until it was destroyed by fixe 
October 12, 1872. This fire was occasioned by the burning of 
the famous Fellows elevator, on the opposite side of the street, 
the heat being so great as to ignite Mr. Kaufholz' building at a 
distance of over a hundred feet. 

Mr. K.'s loss by this fire was about $7,000, on which he only 
received insurance to the amount of $4,200, which was barely suf- 
ficient to pay his debts ; but his tried and true friends of New- 
York city came to his aid, and he the next year erected his pres- 
ent fine two- story brick building known as the 

f.^rmer's store, 
and on the same ground where he sold the first sugar and coffee 
in North Springfield, he now keeps one of the best retail grocery 



148 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

liouses in Southwest Missouri. Mr. K. has recently added to this 
brick building another store room, KIx.'jS feet, which is now occu- 
pied by Mr. H. H. Haynes, with a stock of millinery and fancy 
goods. 

jNIr. Kaufholz has several times held the office of Town Coun- 
cilman since the town was organized, and is one of the most 
watchful guardians of its interests. He brought with him a 
highly respectable family, and for several years past has been as- 
sisted in his business by his son Henry, who will no doubt in 
future years fill as important a place in the growing city as his 
father has before him. 

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES. 

The whole loss in the fire above mentioned was first estimated 
at !?20.000, although it did not, probably, reach quite that amount. 
In connection with the elevator before mentioned, was the large 
forwarding and commission house of Mv. Fellows, which was 
totally destroyed. The building stood about where the new ele- 
vator has recently been erected, on the corner of Commercial 
street and Robberson avenue. 

Strangers visiting the town always enquire what that large 
stone foundation was l)uilt for, just opposite the passenger de- 
pot. That is where once stood 

THE OZARK HOUSE, 

a fine large frame hotel, which cost the railroad companj'- and the 
Ozark Land Company about $30,000. It was among the first 
buildings erected in North Springfield, and was kept for about 
five years as a first-class hotel, but in the winter of 1874 it was 
destroyed by fire and has never been rebuilt. 

The following year Dr. Hansford's two-story frame boarding 
house was destroyed, and the Doctor set to work as soon as pos- 
sible to erect 

THE LYON HOUSE, 

which is a fine three-story brick hotel, standing on the ground 
which his former building occupied, on the south 'side of Com- 
mercial street. Dr. H. is a man who seems to understand the 
business of keeping hotel, and is highly respected, not only by 
those who have made his acquaintance here, but by his old friends 
and neighbors in Ozark and in Arkansas, where he formerly lived. 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 149 

SOUTHWEST PRINTING OFFICE. v. 

In February, 18G9, the Soxithioest was first issued by H. Lick, 
from an office over Dr. McAdoo's store in Springfield. In March 
following, Z. T. Hedges bought an interest in the paper, and in 
August of the same j-ear Mr. Lick sold out his interest to D. B. 
Taylor, when the office was removed to North Springfield and 
the name changed to llie Springfield i^^pudticwr, Taylor, 
Hedges & Co. being the i^ublishers. In the spring of 1871 the 
partnership was dissolved, Mr. Taylor retiring, and i\A-. Hedges 
remaining in North Springfield and re-establishing the Southioest. 
Under this style it continued until 1875, when Mr. Lick returned 
and took charge, soon after which the office was destroyed by 
fire. The office was at that time in a building erected and owned 
by D. B. Taylor, who still had some claim on the office, and held 
insurance policies to the amount of $1,900 on the building and 
office. 

Soon after this a new outfit of material was purchased by ]Mi\ 
Lick, who changed the name of the paper to the Southv:est-er, 
and continued its publication* until the spring of 1878, when W. 
H. B. Trantham became the editor and proprietor, and the j^aper, 
which had been published as an "independent" sheet, became the 
organ of the National Greenback party of this eount3\ It is an 
eight-page, five-column paper, devoted to the interests of the farm- 
er, the mechanic and the laboring man, in opposition to monopolies 
of all kinds, and seems to be quite popular with those whose 
cause it has espoused. Connected with the office is a job depart- 
ment, which turns out a large amount of first-class work. 

RAILROAD LAND OFFICE. 

Prominent among the business interests of North Springfield 
in its infancy, was the real estate busineiss, and in that little 
building, before mentioned, which still stands on the corner of 
Commercial street and Jefferson avenue, we are credibly in- 
formed that $90,000 worth of town lots were sold during the first 
six months. Besides this, thousands of acres of farming lands 
were sold during the same time, by Messrs. C. E. and Alfred 
Harwood, who occupied this office, and were for several years the 
authorized agents of the Railroad Company, for whom they have 
transferred nearly a million dollars worth of real estate. 



150 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

These gentlemen were originally from Bennington, Vt., but 
came here from Wisconsin or Illinois. They are both highly re- 
spected citizens, and have amassed a large amount of property in 
the town and surrounding country, in the short time they have 
been in Southwest Missouri. They both reside within the limits 
of -Old Town." 

In the spring of 1878 the Harwood Bros, resigned the position 
of agents for the Railroad Company, and Dr. E. T. Robberson 
was appointed as their successor. The Doctor, who is also a 
citizen of Springfield, has always been one of the most active and 
earnest advocates of all measures for the advancement of " New 
Town." The business of the office is now under the efficient 
management of A. M. Haswell, who is thorough!}' posted in all 
t'le details of the business, having formerly assisted Messrs. Har- 
wood Bros, in the office, and being for some time engaged in 
"grading" and setting prices upon the various tracts of railroad 
land in this and neighboring counties. Dr. Robberson is thus 
relieved of most of the care and responsibility of the office, and 
still has time to continue the practice of his profession. He is 
also a partner in the large drug store of Robberson & Reed, in 
the brick biailding at the corner of Commercial street and Benton 
avenue, where ha has his office ; besides which, he is a partner 
with Mr. ]McCaskill in a drj'^ goods store in the west end of town, 
and has a controlling interest in various other business enter- 
prises. 

THE LUMBER TRADE 

was among the important business interests of North Springfield 
in its infancy, and was rejDresented in 1870 by T. R. Johns, Theo- 
dore Bloess, J. C. Degenhardt, McAllister & Barber, J. G. Raithel, 
and Kennedy & Druhe. 

Mr. Johns, who was from Ohio, came here a few months before 
the arrival of the cars : so he had become well acquainted in the 
new town, and being a man of fine address and pleasant demean- 
or, soon Avon a large share of the trade ; but, with his liberality, 
and whole-souled generosity to all of the new enterprises which 
were gotten up for the benefit of the town and county, he soon 
failed. Having married a farmer's daughter, he has since settled 
down upon a farm wesit of town. 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 151 

Mr. Bloess, who was also largely engaged in the lumber busi- 
ness in Sedalia, and whose name was familiar to the men who 
came here from the northern counties to purchase lumber, also 
did a large business during the first year, but he also "busted." 

Mr. Degenhardt was at this time doing a heavy business in St. 
Liouis, but, being unfortunate in the selection of a man to repre- 
sent him here, he never built up a very extensive trade in the 
Southwest, and he also "went under." 

Messrs. McAllister & Barber made it lively for their competitors 
here for a short time, but as soon as the railroad was completed 
to Pierce City, they "pulled up stakes" and removed to that place, 
where they have, until recently, been doing a thriving business. 

Mr. Raithel, who came here from St. Louis, was originally from 
Bavaria, one of the states of Germany, where he was raised and 
educated, coming to America in 1852. After successive removals 
from New York to Indiana, thence to Iowa, and finally to St. 
Louis, he followed the new railroad, and, early in the spring of 
1870, came to North Springfield, where he continued in business 
four years; first near his present residence on the north side of 
Franklin square, and afterward on the corner of Campbell and 
Commercial streets. In 1874 he removed his lumber business to 
the corner of Mill and Boonville streets, in Old Town, among 
whose business men he is also mentioned. He still retains his 
residence and citizenship in North Springfield, w^here he has 
several times occupied a place on the Town Board and School 
Board. 

But the only men in this business who have held to the place 
through evil as well as good report, from among the first to the 
present time, are the firm of 

KENNEDY & DRUHE. 

Prominent among the citizens in the advancement and pros- 
perity of North SiDringfield, is John L. Kennedy. An old, tried 
and true pioneer of the place, he stands as one of the noblest and 
firmest pillars in its structure. He has been on the ground since 
1870, and has furnished a large part of the wood of many of its 
buildings, besides erecting, at his own expense, several fine resi- 
dences for rent. Mr. Kennedy is a native of Dublin, Ireland, but 
has been a resident of this country over fifty years, during which 



152 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

time he has been famihar with the lumber business in various 
parts of tlio country, especially in Michigan, Wisconsin and IVIin- 
nesota. His partner, ]Mr. Druhe, is a German, resiiling in Saint 
Louis, where he is one of the most extensive jobbers in the 
himber trade. 

A. W. WRIGHT, PRACTICAL ARCHITECT. 

As may well be supposed, carpenters and builders were in great 
demand in the first days of the town, and still seem to have a fair 
amount of work. The subject of this sketch is one of the pioneer 
builders of North Springfield, having made the plans and specifi- 
cations of numerous substantial and imposing structures of the 
town. He is in every respect a first-class architect and builder. 
His nativity is Durham, Greene county, N. Y., one entire street 
of which city is settled by Wrights of his connection, and is ac 
cordingly very properly named Wright street. 

J. M. DOLING, COMMISSION MERCHANT. 

From a recent issue of the Soutlnvester we clip the following 
concerning this gentleman and his business : 

" Foremost in North Springfield, in business and capital, is J. 
jM. Doling, and if we may not quite say, the life and embodiment 
of the 2)lace, it is at least due to this enterprising gentleman to 
accord him the credit of being the ruling spirit in the commercial 
interests of North Springfield. 

" Mr. Doling's property and money interest is, perhaps, greater 
than any .other one person's in Springfield. Besides his large 
estate in North Springfield, he owns a half interest in the Metro- 
politan Hotel of South Springfield, the original cost of which, if 
we are rightly informed, was more than §100.000. He likewise 
owns numerous other brick and frame buildings in that place, 
besides property in the north part of the State. His entire prop- 
erty and monied interest will probably aggregate a quarter of a 
million dollars. 

"Mr. Doling is a native of Lexington, Ky., from whence he re- 
moved to Paris, this State, in 1843, and after successfully engaging 
in business there and at Gallatin a number of j'ears, removed to 
Springfiield in 1867. When the shrill whistle of the first locomo- 
tive sounded from the summit of the Ozarks, and " Moon City" 
(as the Old Town people were wont to call our town) was seen 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 153 

through the veil of mystery, Mr. D.'s interest was identified with 
South Springfield ; but, notwithstanding the entreaties of numer- 
ous i^arties to withhold his fine business talent and capital from 
North Springfield, he readily saw the advantage gained in ship- 
ping by locating here, and in 1870 commenced buying and shipping 
grain. That year he ' opened the road ' to this place for the ex- 
tensive grain shipping it now enjoys, handling in the first twelve 
months upwards of 30,000 bushels of wheat. In 1875 he shipped 
the enormous amount of §150,000 bushels of wheat, besides im- 
mense shipments of rye, oats, corn and other produce, for which 
he paid out in cash over 150,000. Besides this, during that 
year, 1875, he handled about 3.000 bales of cotton, 50 hogsheads 
of tobacco, and 600 tons of other freight. When we see him 
doing the principal shipping and commission business at this place 
for one hundred miles south and fifty miles north, the above 
figures do not surprise us. It is safe to say Mr. Doling is by all 
odds the largest shipper on the line of the St. L. and S. F. R. R., 
^west of St. Louis." 

Besides this, Mr. Doling is extensively engaged in dry goods, 
hardware, and other kinds of business, in North Sprinfield. 

JAMES A. STOUGHTON, STOCK DEALER, 

is one of the ''heavy men" of North Springfield, and one of the 
i^ioneers. He is one of the largest real estate and personal poperty 
-owners here, having the most extensive livery stable to be found 
anywhere in the West, consisting of two large, well-built frames, 50 
lay 100 feet, both well stocked with horses and carriages. He is 
among, the leading men of the town, both in wealth and enter- 
prise. He was formerly from Connecticut, if we mistake not. 

JOHN BRUNAUGH, 

familiar with nearly every railroad man at this and other places 
along the line, was here in North Springfield's palmy days, a^nd 
is here yet. Mr. Brunaugh for several years has been caterer to 
the good tastes of a host of patrons, who always find good eating 
at his restaurant. 

B. H. BILLS, JEWELER, 

was another pioneer of this town, and the two-story frame build- 
ing erected hj him for a jeweler's shop, at the corner of State 
street and Robberson avenue, north of the railroad, still stands as 



154 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

one of the old land-marks. Mr. Bills is a native of Tennessee^ 
from which State he removed in 1843, to the farm now occupied 
by him. two and one-half miles northwest of Springfield, where he 
has since remained, with the exception of abont three years during 
the time of the war, when he considered the climate of Arkansas 
more healthy for him than that of Missouri. 

For about fifteen years after coming here, he followed teaching, 
and was, for some time, the County Commissioner of Schools for 
Greene county. He is now engaged in the jewelry and watch- 
making business, on Commercial street, near the Lyon House. 

The next house built on the north side of the railroad was that 
of S. H. Richardson, who removed his family thither in the spring 
of 1871. Mr. R. is a native of Virginia, being born in Richmond 
and raised in Lynchburg, from which place he emigrated first to 
Louisville, Ky., and afterwards to this town, which he reached 
in 1870. 

LOUIS MEISSBACH, B.\RBER, 

is a German by birth, but has been in this country ever since he 
was ten years old. His parents, with Avhom he came to Amei'ica, 
stopped first in Galveston, but soon removed to St. Louis, where 
Louis was raised and learned his trade. Early among the pio- 
neers of North Springfield he came here, and opened a first-class 
barber- shop and erected his joresent residence on Washington 
avenue, which was one of the first buildings in town. Mr. M. is 
a general favorite with citizens, railroad men and travelers, and. 
seems to have a host of patrons. 

JAMES M^'kENNA, painter, 

was originally from Wilmington, Delaware, and is consecpently 
what is called one of the "blue hen's chickens." He came to 
North Springfield in April, 1871, and soon opened an ice-cream 
saloon and toy and notion shop, on Commercial street, where he 
seems to have a good trade. This establishment, however, is 
chiefly under the care of ]\Ii-s. McKenna, who is always on hand 
to wait upon customers, while her husband is at work at his trade. 
He appears to be an excellent mechanic, and is one of North 
Springfield's most highly respected citizens, having held success- 
ively several of the town offices. 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 155 

J. L. MOONEY, BUTCHER. 

In the summer of 1877 Mr. Mooney opened a meat-market on 
the corner of Commercial sti*eet and Jefferson avenue, and seems 
to be doing a fine business. He is from St. Loiiis, where he was 
for six years superintendent of the large packing house of John 
J. Roe & Co. 

FRANCIS A. HEACKER, TOBACCONIST, 

sometimes known as "Big Heacker," and sometimes as '"Little 
Heacker," has a reputation for doing up the "devil's weed" in the 
most tempting and pleasant manner. Frank has justly won for 
himself and his manufactory the deserved reputation of Excelsior, 
and to-day stands a full length ahead of all other cigar-makers in 
Southwest Missouri. The Little and Big Heacker Cigars, his last 
brands, have found their way to nearly every " Johnny Schmoker" 
in this whole section of country, and "none know them but to 
love them." The Southwestern Cigar Factory is one of the im- 
portant institutions of North Sj)ringfield, and stands at the cor- 
ner of Jefferson avenue and Commercial street. 

NEW STEAM ELEVATOR. 

Among the latest improvements in North Springfield is the 
steam grain elevator erected in the summer of 1878, by Robber- 
son & Straw. The former partner in the firm is Dr. E. T. Rob- 
berson, before mentioned, and the latter is a gentleman who has 
formerly been engaged in the grain trade at Marshfield. We are 
informed that he intends removing his family to North Springfield 
and becoming a citizen. 

SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER SOCIETIES. 

Not long after the laying out of the town and the commence- 
ment of business here, the writer opened school in a small frame 
building, known as the chapel, which stood on the west side of 
Jefferson street, where Locust street now crosses. Here, during 
the winter of 1870-71, he had a private school of from sixty to 
eighty students. Miss Bills also had a small school on the north 
side of the railroad. 

In the spring of 1871, a public school was established and the 
private schools discontined. Since that time there has been pub- 
lic school in the district from six to ten months every year, and 



156 NORTH SPBINGFIELD. 

in 1872 the present line brick school building in the north part of 
town was erected at a cost of $17,000. 

The tirst Chui'ch organized in North Si)ringtield was a union 
society, composed of different religious denominations, under the 
ministry of Rev. James Harwood. The jilace of meeting Avas in 
the Chapel before mentioned. After conducting the services 
about a year in this building, the name of the 

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH '•/'^' :,/t»)'> 

was adopted by the society, and the present fine frame building 
was erected on the east side of Jefferson street, nearly opposite the 
first place of meeting. 

For some time Mr. Harwood remained as the regular minister, 
after which two or three other ministers were employed, each for 
a short time, then ]\[r. Harwood was again engaged for a while. 
At the present time the pulj^it is occupied by Rev. Oliver Brown, 
one of the professors of Drury College. Regular services are 
held every Sunday, morning and evening, and a flourishing Sun- 
day school, connected with the chui'cli, meets Sunday mornings 
at nine o'clock. 

THE M. E. CHURCH, 

of North Springfield, was organized in 1874, under the labors of 
the Rev. S. M. Mortland, who was stationed here as the first reg- 
ular minister. Since that time Revs. B. F. Poole, E. A. Day, and 
E. E. Condo, have been the ministers in charge, the latter being 
the present ])astor. Prior to the organization of a regular society 
here, the town was included in a circuit, and Rev. J. G. Gardner 
preached here once a month. This Church now has regular ser- 
vices every Sunday, in the hall over Mr. Burge's store, at the 
corner of Commercial street and Benton avenue. A Sunday 
school was organized by Rev. Mortland, and is now conducted 
under the superintendence of John C. Keet, of Springfield. 

SPRINGFIELD LODGE NO. 218, L O. O. F. 

was organized in Springfield, in 1870, and removed to this place 
in 1871. Its present officers are : E. F. Wyland, N. G.; T. E. 
Wright, y. G.; F. A. Heacker, R. S.; E. T. Robberson, Treasurer; 
and George W. Burge, Cor. Sec'y. Regular meetings are held 
every Wednesday night, over the postoffice. corner Commercial 
street and Benton avenue. 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 157 

GATE OF TEMPLE LODGE, NO. 422, A. t\ & A. M., 

was chartered May 8, 1872, with T. U. Flanner, W. M.; B. F. 
Lawson, S. W.; and E. A. Finney, J. W. Its present officers are: 
E. D. Parce, W. M.; G. E. McCauley, S. W.; John Lopp, J. W.; 
W. D. Littlefield, Sec'y: W. Wilson, Treas.; Robt. Jay, S. D.; 
Alfred Ball, J. D.; F. H. Wightman, Tyler. Meets over postoffice, 
corner of Commercial street and Benton avenne, on the second 
and fourth Thursdays in each month. 

ST. LOUIS & S. F. R. R. SHOPS. 

Not exactly in the town, but on a forty-acre tract of land ad- 
joining it on the east, are the extensive car and locomotive repair 
shops of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway. Up to 1873 
the principal shops of this road were located at Franklin, or Pa- 
cific as it is now called, but at that time the round house was 
erected here, with accommodations for twelve engines, and shops 
large enough to admit five engines at a time for repairs, besides 
a large blacksmith shop, with all the latest appliances for utiliz- 
ing and saving labor. 

In 1876 a sixty-horse power stationary engine was put in to run 
the machinery, and the car shop, brass foundry and oil house were 
erected ; also a large lumber and dry house. In 1877 there was 
a considerable increase in the machinery, including a steam punch 
and shears, and a steam hammer of 36.000 pound stroke, but so 
regulated that the force may be diminished even to the weight of 
an oiance. In 1877 these shops employed about 170 men and 
turned out over one hundred new cars, besides keeping up ordi- 
nary repairs for the whole road of 363 miles. 

Mr. M. Kearney is the Master Mechanic having charge of the 
whole business of these shops. The bridge shop, erected in 1876, 
is located a short distance north of the machine shops, and is un- 
der the control of James Dunn, Chief Engineer and Superintend- 
ent of Bridges, Buildings, Pumps, &c. At this shop most of the 
timber is furnished and the framing done for the bridges and 
buildings of the whole road. H. C. Sprague is foreman of this 
shop, and C. O. Ingraham is foreman on the Western Division, 
having charge of the work from Springfield to Vinita. This de- 
partment employs about 25 or 30 men, most of whom have their 
headquarters in North Springfield. 



168 NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 

G. E. McCauley, who was one of the first settlers of North 
Springfield, came here as a machinist, when the Company had 
only a small three-stall wooden engine-house, but as soon as the 
present large shops ware erected, he was appointed foreman of 
the round house, which position he still holds. Mr. M. is form- 
erly from Baltimore, Md., but more recently from St. Louis. 

F. Doyle, the present foreman of the Car Works, has occupied 
the position since 1876. He was originally from Ireland, but has 
been in this country about forty-eight years, coming here when 
but three years old. He was formerly foreman on the Cincinnati 
& Marietta R. R., and afterward of the North Missouri. 

I. N. Mellinger was formerly foreman on this road, first at 
Franklin and afterward here, but about the middle of March, 187G, 
while coupling cars on the yard, was caught between two cars 
and almost instantly killed. Many sad cases of this kind have 
occurred here, and we are credibly informed that since the com- 
pletion of the road to this place in 1870, not less than thirty men 
have been killed on this road, while engaged in this dangerous 
business of coupling cars. 

Besides the gentlemen already mentioned, the following oflfi- 
cials of the road have their headquarters at North Springfield, of 
which they are among the most highly respected citizens : 

J. M. McCabe, Foreman in Machine Shops ; J. R. Wentworth, 
Passenger and Freight Agent ; J. R. Osborn, Yard Master ; W. 
D. Littlefield, Supt. of Telegraph ; H. H. Haynes, Tie and Fence 
Inspector ; John Williams, Clerk of Road and Building Depart- 
ment ; L. Lyman, General Road Master ; and D. H. Nichols, As- 
sistant Supt. of the Road. 

As this is the station at which conductors, engineers, and 
brakemen are exchanged on nearly all trains, it is the home or 
headquarters of nearly all employes on the whole line. 

By the census recently taken for this work, we find that over 
one-half of the citizens of North Sijringfield are directly in the 
employ of the Railroad Company, while of the remainder, a large 
proportion are engaged in keeping stores, hotels, boarding-houses 
or something which makes them indirectly dependent on the ar- 
rival of the pay-car on its monthly trijjs; and even the book-agent 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 159 

who would succeed in this town must put his time of delivering 
books about "pay-day. " 

A large portion of North Springfield is supplied with water 
from the large natural spring one half mile north of the Passen- 
ger Depot. This spring also furnishes water for the motive power 
of the extensive machine shops of the Company and for all loco- 
motives running over this division c^f the road. The reservoir of 
the spring is 19x70 feet and about 6 feet deep. From this spring 
the water is forced up to the tank at the machine shops, and the 
■one from which the locomotives and the town are supplied, bj' 
means of a powerful engine and Cameron pump, with 50 feet of 
suction pipe, and 2040 feet of three-inch discharge pipe. 

INCORPORATION AND ATTEMPTED ANNEXATION. 

On the 4th day of July, 1870, the County Court of Greene 
<iounty made an order incorporating the **Town of North Spring- 
field," which then included the southwest quarter of the south- 
east quarter, and all of the southwest quarter of section 12, and 
the east half of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 
11, in township 29, range 22. 

At the same time and by the same authority, J. J. Barnard, L. 
Hansford, M. V. Smith, H. H. K:iufholz and William Turk, were 
appointed Trustees of said town. These orders were made "'on 
l^etition of two-thirds of the citizens " of the town, but were after- 
wards discovered to be illegal, from the fact that scarcely any of 
said petitioners, and not even the gentlemen appointed as trus- 
tees, had been in the State long enough to become citizens. 
Therefore the original orders of incorporation were rescinded, 
and, on the 8th of May, 1871, the t^wn was again incorporated 
including the same amount of territory though differently de- 
scribed. 

By order of the County Court, Jan. 7, 1873, a voting precinct 
was established here, and on petition of J. J. Birnard ani others, 
the corporate limits of the town were so extended as to include 
the northwest quarter of section 12, before mentioned. 

In 1874 there was a bill introduce 1 in the State Legislature to 
extend the limits of Springfield far enough north to include 
North Springfield, and the bill wars passed providing that it 
should be S3 extended, if a majority of the tax-pay ei's of both 



IGO NORTH SPR1N6F1ELD. 

towns should vote in favor of such extension. The vote was lirst 
taken in North Springfiekl, and stood 72 opposed, and 1 in favor 
— Frank Lawson castinj^ the vote in favor of the extension mere- 
ly as a joke. Learning what the resnlt was here, it was not con- 
si clered necessary to take a vote on the proposition in Springfield. 

TOWN OFFICERS. 

In the SoKthircater of Feb. 31. 1S77, we find tlie following con- 
densed statement of the Town Records, furnished by James Mc- 
Kenna, who w'as at that time Clerk of the Board : 

" Since the incorporation of the town the following named gen- 
tlemen have acted in an official capacity with marked ability and 
with little, if any, exception to their management. 

" The (xreene County Court granted the act of incorporation on 
the 8th day of IMay, 1871, and appointed the following named 
persons to act as Trustees: J. J. Barnard, J. C. Jackson, W. M. 
Turk, H. H. Kaufholz and A. P. Harwood. 

I^ov. 12, 187 1. — The Trustees met by consent, and J. J. Bar- 
nard was appointed Chairman and D. B. Taylor, Clerk, after which 
the Board proceeded to enact by-laws and regulations for the 
town. W. M. Turk was elected Marshal ; A. M. Haswell, Asses- 
sor : L. Hansford, Collector ; T. R. Johns, Treasurer, and J. C. 
Jackson, Street Commissioner. L. Hansford resigned the office 
of Collector and "NV. M. Turk was appointed to fill the vacancy. 

'' Xoc. 20, 187 1. — J. J. Barnard removed out of the corpora- 
tion and A. P. Harwood was elected chairman. The removal out 
of the corporation of J. J. Barnard and the resignation of W. M. 
Turk left a vacancy', and a special election was had, which resulted 
in the election of J. G. Raithel and W. M. Payton. A. J. Russell 
was elected Marshal and Collector in place of W. M. Turk, re- 
signed. 

"'Feb. 26, 1872. — Assessor A. M. Haswell resigned and D. B. 
Taylor was elected to fill the unexpired term, and J. R. Stokes 
Marshal and Collector in place of A. J. Russell, dismissed or ex- 
pelled. 

April 2-1, 1872. — After a spirited election, with many candi- 
dates in the field, the contest resulted in the election of S. L. 
Campbell, Robert Sears, Oliver Smith, H. H, Kaufholz and W. 
Lawson. Raithel and Kaufholz being a tie, tossed up for the 



NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 161 

place, and Kanfbolz won. Organized by electing Oliver Suiitb 
cliairman ; H. F. Fellows, Clerk ; J. L. Kennedy, Assessor ; L. 
Hansford, Treasurer ; J. 11. Stokes, Marshal and Collector, and 
Jas. McKenna, Street Commissioner. J. L. Campbell and W. F. 
Lawson's resignations taking place June 2-4 tb, a new election was 
bad on July 20tb, wbicb resulted in tbe election of J. G. Raitbel 
and A. P. Harwood to fill tbe vacancies. 01iv6r Smitb and Eobert 
Sears resigning, a new election was bad Oct. 26tb, 1872, wbicb 
resulted in tbe election of A. "NV. AVrigbt and W. R. Graves. 
Dec. IGtb, 1872, E. L. Wrigbt was cbosen clerk in place of Fel- 
lows, resigned. Mareb 17tb, 1873, E. L. Wrigbt resigned tbe 
Clerksbip, and J. J. Dunlap was appointed to fill tbe vacancy. 

^' April 10, 1873. — New Board elected, consisting of tbe fol- 
lowing persons: "NV. R. Graves, A. W. Mattbewson, Wm. Lawson, 
Pat McSweeney, H. S. Blankensbip. A. W. Mattbewson was cbo- 
sen Cbairman ; J. J. Dunlap, Clerk ; L. Hansford, Treasurer ; Jo- 
seph Fletcher, Marshal ; J. C. Jackson, Street Commissioner ; J,. 
L. Kennedy, Assessor. May 6tb, tbe County Court granted tbe 
petition of citizens asking for an extension of tbe town limits, and 
also a voting precinct, and fixed the boundary of northwest quar- 
ter of section 12, township 29, range 22. June 16th, Dunlap re- 
signing, W. J. Rountree was elected to fill bis place. July 7tb, 
1873, Joseph Fletcher resigned the Marshal and Collectorsbip 
and H. K. Durham was elected in bis place. Aug. 12tb, H. T.. 
Rand was elected Clerk, vice Rountree resigned. 

" April 18, 1874- — The newly elected Board, consisting of A. 
W. Mattbewson, A. B. Clayton and D. P. Stewart, was duly qual- 
ified and organized by electing the following officers : J. M. Mel- 
linger, Cbairman ; H. T. Rand, Clerk ; J. L. Kennedy, Assessor ;; 
L. Hansford, Treasurer ; J. R. "Cox, Attorney ; H. K. Durham, 
Marshal, Street Commissioner and Collector. 

'-'■ A2)ril 12, 1875. — A newly elected Board consisting of tbe fol- 
lowing was duly qualified : I. N. C. Mellinger, D. P. Stewart, A. 
B. Clayton, L. Hansford and Jas. McCabe. Organized by elect- 
ing I. N. C. Mellinger, Cbairman ; J. H. Moore, Marshal and Col- 
lector ; W. Reed, Treasurer ; Geo. Burge, Assessor ; Jas. Mc- 
Kenna, Clerk ; J. J. Barnard, Attorney ; J. H. Moore, Street. 

11 



162 NORTH sruiNGl'IELD. 

Commissioner. January 3, 1870, Jolm H. ]\Ioore resigned and 
F. H. Wiglitnian was elected to fill the vacancy. 

'■'■ ^ipr'd 17, 1870. — New Board elected, viz: L. Hansford, 
Benj. Grist, H. F. Langenberg, C. W. Patton and H. H. Kauf- 
liolz. Organized by electing L. Hansford, Chairman ; F. H. 
"NVightman, Marshal and Collector ; "NV. Reed, Treasurer, and J. 
L. Kennedy. Assessor. June 5th, F. H. Wightman resigning his 
office, H. L. Baldwin was elected to fill the same." 

From the jiresent Clerk, !Mr. J. H. Moore, we obtain the offi- 
cial record for 1877 and "78, as follows : 

1877.— Councilmen, Dr. L. Hansford, W. C. Patton, H. Lan- 
genberg, H. H. Kaufholz, and H. H. Haynes. Organized by 
electing L. Hansford, Chairman; James McKenna. Clerk : Geo. 
Dickerson, Assessor ; Wm. A. Reed, Treasurer; and H. L. Baldwin , 
Street Commissioner. 

1878. — Councilmen, G. E. McCauley, L. Hansford, H. H. Kauf- 
holz, H. H. Haynes and J. R. Stokes. Organized by electing J- 
R. Stokes, Chairman ; J. H. Moore, Clerk ; J. J. Barnard, Assessor? 
"Wm. A. Reed, Treasurer, and J. F. C. Day, Marshal and Street 
Commissioner. Before the close of the year, J. W. Palmer resigned 
his position on the Town Board, and a special election being held, 
Willis Augiistus was elected to fill the vacancy. 

Our allotted space for historical matter being now more than 
filled, we close the history of North Springfield, and call the read- 
ers's attention to the full and complete Directory of Springfield 
and North Springfield which follows. 



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NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 



EXPLANATORY. 

The plan of numbering is that adopted by the City Council in 
the ordinance recently'- enacted. To find a number on the Public 
Square, commence with No. 100, at the northeast corner, and 
count around, via the north, west, south and east, to the place of 
beginning. 

To find a number on any of the four principal streets leading 
out from the Square, commence with No. 200, and every time you 
cross a street begin a new hundred, remembering that all even 
numbers are on the east and south, and all odd numbers on the 
north and west. All other streets number from these four prin- 
cipal streets according to the same rule, and all parallel streets 
are made to correspond as nearly as possible with those upon 
which the numbers are given on the map. The sj)ace allowed 
for a number is from 20 to 25 feet in the business portion, and 
from 40 to 100 feet in the dwelling-house portion of the city. 

Residences and business houses in North Springfield are not 
numbered, but will be distinguished by the letters N. S. placed 
after the name. 

Ave. stands for avenue ; al. for alley ; bet. for between ; bds. 
for boards: elk for clerk; col'd for colored; cor. for corner; nr. 
for near ; prop'r for proprietor ; op, for opposite ; res. for resi- 
dence ; st. for street ; and n. a. e. and w. for the points of the 
compass. 



166 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 



A 



Abbott, James, Secy Sprinpffield Iron Works, res 511 W. Walnut- ^ 
Abbott, Joel, res 511 W. Walnut. 

Abbott, ]f A., druggist, 12G Public Square, res 303 W. Walnut. 
Abernathy, Granville, col'd, fai-mer, rear of 707 St. Louis. 
Abernathy, Abraham, cold, blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, 

res rear of 703 St. Louis. 
Abernathy, Julia, col'd, res rear of 703 St. Louis. 
Abernathy, Marshall, cold, blacksmith, with W. H. Lyman, 202 

Mill," bda 907 Boonville. 
Ackley, J. C, agent for agricultural implements, res 311 E. Phelps. 
Adams, U. G., grocer, 103 Public Square, bds Metropolitan hotel. 
Adams, Mrs. Betsey, res 311 E. Elm. 
Adams, George, res 311 E. Elm. 
Adams, W. S. (Adams & White, merchants,) 218 College, bds 219 

same. 
Adams, John, gardener, res 400 W. State. 
Adams, Samuel, barber, res 821 W. Walnut. 
Adams, Lucinda, col'd, res 408 Washington ave. 
Adams, Moses, col'd, stone mason, res 408 Washington ave. 
Adams, Alexander, cold, laborer, res 310 N. Jefferson. 
Adams, Alfred, col'd, barber, 212 South, res 310 N. Jefferson. 
Adams, W. G., col'd, stone mason, res 522 Weaver. 
Adams, Wad, col'd, laborer, res. 705 Franklin. 
Adams, Alfred, col'd, laborer, res 907 Boonville. 
Adams, John, col'd, laborer, res 213 Hampton ave. 
African M. E. Church, 716 Benton ave. 

Agnew, John, livery stable, 214 W. Olive, res 1 m. s. w. of city. 
Akers, E., conductor St. L. & S. F. R. li, res. Benton ave., near 

State, N. S. 
Alexander, John, molder, Springfield Iron Works, res St. 

Louis. 
Alexander, John T., col'd, laborer, res 518 Calhoun. 
Aldridge, R. T., shoemaker. 323 Boonville, res 307 W. Phelps. 
Alman, Miss Lou., res 501 Harrison. 
Allen, Granville, col'd, wagon maker, Springfield Wagon Factory, 

res 309 Washington ave. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTORY. 167 

Allen, Rhoda, col'd, cook, 601 N. Main. 
Allison, John, col'd, laborer, res. 319 St. Louis. 
Ames, Win., bridge builder, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res 820 North 
• Jefterson. 

Amos, M. v., printer, bds N. Campbell. 

Anderson, T. B., jeweler, 142 Public Square, bds 305 South. 
Anderson, W. H., attorney- at-law, office in court house, res. 700 

North Main. 
Anderson, Miss Mary, photographer, with W. Mitchell, 204 Boon- 

ville, res 700 N. Main. 
Anderson, Miss Annie, works at 305 E. Walnut. 
Anderson, A. C, clerk, at 211 St. Louis, bds 509 W. Walnvit. 
Anderson, W. E., clerk, at 215 St. Louis, res 708 Boonville. 
Anderson, E., res 304 E. Water. 
Anderson, James, laborer, res rear of 509 N. Grant. 
Anderson, Henry, hostler, at 112 Pub. Sq., res. 700 N. Main. 
Anderson, Rebecca, col'd, servant, 218 N. Patten alley. 
Andrews, Mrs. Nancy, res cor Campbell and State, N. S. 
Andrews, Jacob, col'd, laborer, res 405 E. Chestnut. 
Anstead, J. H., harness maker. Commercial st.,near freight depot, 

bds Harding House, N. S. 
Anthony, James, cigar factory, 130 Public Sq., res 314 Cherry. 
Anthony, George W., tobacco factory, rear of 605 St. Louis, res. 

603 same. 
Armstrong, W. M., res 306 Boonville. 
Armstrong, Miss Alice, res 306 Boonville. 
Armstrong, Miss F. C, res 400 E. Water. 
Armstrong, Jane, col'd, res 221 Hampton ave. 
Armstrong, Amanda, col'd, res 223 Hampton ave. 
Armstrong, Joseph, col'd, musician, res rear of 205 S. Jefferson. 
Arnault, Miss E., works at 409 S. Jefferson. 
Arnold, Frank, col'd, machinist, Springfield Ii'on Works, res 600 

St. Louis. 
Ary, R. T., teamster, res 1010 Union. 
Asbury, John, machinist, Railroad Shops, res Robberson ave, nr 

Commercial st., N. S. 
Asbury, Cornelius, plasterer, res Campbell, near Division, N. S. 
Atkins, Miss Mollie, works at 506 Benton ave. 



168 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 



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H. H. KAUFHOLZ, 

General Dealer in 

GHOCEHIES and PHOVISIOITS, 

North Side Commercial St., conuT of Robberson Avenue, 
NORTH SPRINGFIELD. 



S^'Cash paid for all kinds of Country Produce at the highest 
market price. 

T. B. .^isrx)Ei^soisr, 

Practical Watcliinakcr ami Dealer in 

Silver and Silver Plated Ware, Spectacles for all ages. 
All Work Warraiitfid. Ropairing of Fine Watchos a Specialty. 

142 PUBLIC SaUAEE, COB. ST. LOtTIS ST., SPEINOFIELD, MO. 

Blacksmith and Horse Shoer, 

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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 169 

Atherton, Charles, laborer, res 901 N. Main. 

Atteberry, Miss Ada, works at 215 W. Olive. 

Atteberry, J. O., farmer, res 711 S. Main. 

Atteberry, Geo. W., farmer, res 711 S. Main. 

Atteberry, J. B., farmer, res 711 S. Main. 

Atzert, John F., (Atzert & Sampey, meat market,) 214 South, res 

728 S. Main. 
Augustus, Willis, machinist, Railroad Shops, res cor. Boonville 

and Park, N. S. 
Aumotli, Mrs. J. G., res 324 St. Louis. 
Ault, John, machinist, bds 311. South. 

Ausherman, M. L., grocer, 128 Pub. Sq., res 315 W. Walnut. 
Austin, Miss Cora, works at 717 Boonville. 
Auxier, Miss Geneva, res 305 Mill. 
Avery, Charles C, farmer, res 619 Mill. 



B 



Bacon, Mrs. Sarah, res. 607 St. Louis. 

Bacon, Geo. W., teamster, res rear of 605, St. Louis. 

Bailey, Miss Anna, book-keeper, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 412 
E. Walnut. 

Bailey, J. P., Sup't Springfield Cotton Mills, res 412 E. Walnut. 

Baker, Andrew, col'd, laborer, res 402 E. Phelps. 

Baker, Mary, col'd, res 402 E. Phelps. 

Baker, Mrs. Nancy, res Campbell, nr Division, N. S. 

Baker Charles, miner, bds 219 W. Olive. 

Baker, S. A., plasterer, res 515 Benton ave. 

Baker, E., retired merchant, res 715 Billings. 

Baker, Miss Victoria, res 601 Evans. 

Baldwin, E. J., clerk, res 317 E. Elm. 

Baldwin, Mrs. E. J., teacher of music and di-awing, res 317 E. Elm. 

Baldwin, H. L., grocer. Commercial si, between Boonville st and 
Robberson ave, res cor Pacific and Robberson, N. S. 

Baldwin, Miss Lucinda, teacher, res cor Pacific & Robberson, N. S. 

Baldwin, C. F., stair builder, res 501 Billings. 

Ball, Arthur, machinist. Railroad Shops, bds with F. Ball, Wash- 
ington ave, nr Commercial, N. S. 



170 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Ball. Fred., blacksmith, llailroail Shops, res. "Washington ave., nr 
Commercial st., N. S. 

Ball, J. "\V., veterinary surgeon, 218 Boonville, bds 212 Boonville. 

Ball, Henry, carpenter, bds 428 St. Louis. 

Baltz, Frederic, (Baltz& Son, shoemakers,) Benton ave near Com- 
mercial st, N. S. 

Baltz, G. F., (Baltz & Son, shoemakers,) Benton ave near Com- 
mercial st, N. S. 

Bandon, H. M., carpenter, res Pacific near Boonville, N. S. 

Banks, A., architect, 221 South, res 406 Mt. Vernon. 

Banks, Miss Ida V., res 406 Mt. Vernon. 

Baptist Church, 323 South. 

Baptist Church, col'd, 605 Washington ave. 

Barbae, Carrie, col'd, res 518 Weaver. 

Barbee. Alexander, col'd, laborei*, res 518 Weaver. 

Barnard, J. J. att'y at law., cor Commercial and Jefferson, res 
Washington ave, north of Atlantic st, N. S. 

Barnes, G. W., carpenter, res 704 N. Campbell. 

Barnes, R. E., cabinet maker, res 704 N. Campbell. 

Barney, T. C, engineer, Springfield Woolen Mills, res 504 Cal- 
houn. 

Barrett, John, clerk for Robberson &'Reed, bds with Wm. A. 
Reed, Benton ave, N. S. 

Barrett, B. A., Physician and Surgeon, 125 Public Square, res 
807 Boonville. 

Barrett, F. A., stiident, 125 Public Square, res 807 Boonville. 

Barrett, Miss Ida, res 807 Boonville. 

Barrett, E., carpenter, res 511 Benton ave. 

Barron,. Miss Sadie, res 814 N. Campbell. 

Bartlett, V. S., dairyman, res 1108 Weaver. 

Bartlett, Sam'l S., farmer, res 601 S. Grant. 

Barton, James S., carpenter, 206 S. Jefterson, res 620 E. Walnut- 
Barton, George, carpenter, 206 S. Jefferson, res 620 E. Walnut. 

Barton, Miss Emma, res 620 E. AValnut. 

Barton, W. J., foreman job dep't Ijcader office, 204 Boonville^ 
res 710 N. Campbell. 

Barton, Mrs. E., res 716 N. Campbell. 

Bartsche, Miss Regina, cook, Lj'on House, N. S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTORY. 171 

Bates, Miss Maggie, res 315 W. "Walnut. 

Bauer, Mrs. Prudence, res Robberson ave n. of State st, N. S. 

Bauer, Frank J., boiler maker, railroad shop, res Robberson ave 

n. of State st, N. S. 
Bauer, Albert, brass moulder, railroad shop, res Robberson ave 

n. of State st, N. S. 
Bauffman, W. H., painter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 206 

N. Jefferson. 
Baughman, John, cooper, 400 Boonville, res 515 W. Phelps. 
Baughman, George, blacksmith, 204 S. Jefferson, res 311 N. Jeff. 
Baxter, C. W., clerk, 211 St. Louis, bds St. Louis Street House. 
Bayse, Wm., laborer, Railroad Shops, bds-N. Springfield House. 
Beal, J. A., teamster, res 1011 N. Campbell. 
Beal, I. J., carpenter, res 614 S. Grant. 
Beal, Jesse T., laborer, res 614 S. Grant. 
Beal, Miss Mattie, teacher, room No. 6, Jefferson st. Public 

School, res 505 State. 
Beall, Mrs. Jane, seamstress, res rear of 511 N. Grant. 
Beall, Mrs. Elizabeth, seamstress, res rear of 511 N. Grant. 
Beall, Frank, laborei-, res rear of 511 N. Grant. 
Beall, Jordan, teamster, res rear of 511 N. Grant. 
Beamer, J. J., butcher, with J. L. Mooney, Commercial, N. S. 
Beamer, A. W., (Beamer & Sons, meat market,) 223 St. Louis, 

res 507 S. Grant. 
Beamer, G. W., (Beamer & Sons, meat market,) 223 St. Louis, 

res 507 S. Grant. 
Bean, Priscilla, col'd, res rear of 301 N. Jefferson. 
Bearden, T. J., stone mason, 511 S. Grant. 
Bearden, J. L., carpenter, Springfield Iron Works, res 707 N. 

Jefferson. 
Beck, Louis, col'd, fireman. Anchor Mills, W. Commercial, N. S., 

res rear of 531 AV. Center ave. 
Beck, Lydia, col'd, res rear 535 W. Center ave. 
Beckerleg, John, engineer, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res cor Webster 

and Pacific, N. S. 
Beckley, J. L., blacksmith, Springfield Iron Works, 213 Mill. 
Beckrow, Ferdinand, (Victor Sommers & Co., dry goods,) &c.) 

109 Public Square, bds 309 E. Elm. 



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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 173 

Beebe, William, jeweler, with B. H. Bills, Commercial, one door 

east of Lyon House, N. S. 

Beech, , carriage maker, 702 Boonville, res 701 Boonville. 

Beegle, Sam'l E., blacksmith, cor Patton alley and "Wild Cat 

Schute," res 601 W. Walnut. 
Beegle, Martha, col'd, servant, 900 N. Main. 

Beggs, Wm. J., printer, Tbiies office, 217 South, bds 701 Boonville. 
Beiderlinden. J. B., Justice of the Peace, 102 Public Square, res 

316 South. 
Beiderlinden, John E., farmer, res 316 South. 
Beiderlinden, Miss Alice, res 316 South. 
Beiderlinden, Miss Mary C, res 316 South. 
Beland, Louis, Foreman Blacksmith Shop S. L. & S. F. R. R., 

res Webster, nr Commercial, N. S. 
Bell, Johnston E., clerk, res 728 South. 
Benedict, Joseph, carpenter, res 320 E. Cherry. 
Bennett, F. A., shoemaker, 211 St. Louis, bds Sanford House. 
Beninngton, Joseph, fruit grower, res 800 State. 
Bennington, Miss Ella, teacher, res 800 State. 
Benson, J. S., fruit grower, res 707 State. 
Bentley, Rev. J. J., Pastor M. E. Church, 310 South, res 403 E. 

Chestnut. 
Berglund, N. B., shoemaker, 212^ South, res 407 E. Elm. 
Berhnds, Chas., Lutheran Minister, res Campbell, nr Division, N. S. 
Berney, James, boiler maker, Springfield Iron Works, res cor 

Grant and Pine. 
Berry, Abraham, col'd, laborer, res 705 Washington ave. 
Berst, E. E. painter, Railroad Shops, bds with L E. Berst, N. S. 
Berst, I. E., painter. Railroad Shops, res Robberson ave, nr Com- 
mercial si, N. S. 
Berst, Ezra, painter, Railroad Shops, res Benton ave, n of State 

St, N. S. 
Bigbee, J. F., hack driver, bds 310 St. Louis. 
Bigbee, Wm. T., City Clerk, with J. B. Richardson, 129 Pub. Sq., 

res 310 St. Louis. 
Bigbee, L. M., livery stable, 243 St. Louis, res 211 S. Jefferson. 
Bigbee, John C, tailor, res 715 W. Phelps. 
Bigbee, Charles W., res 715 W. Phelps. 



174 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Bijjfbee, Miss Adelaide; bds 715 W. Phelps. 

BinffTs," Rev. J. D., Pastor First Baptist Church, 323 South st., res 

504 S. Jefl'erson. 
Bills. Rev. B. H., watchmaker. Commercial street, one door east 

of Lyon House, N. S., res 1^ miles northwest of town. 
Bilyeu, C. W., horse jockey, res 520 W. Pine. 
Bilyeu, I. N., horse jockey, res 520 W. Pine. 
Binp^ham, Charles, brakeman St. L. & S. F. R. R., bds at Lyon 

House, N. S. 
Binneweis, H., gardener, res near Round House, N. S. 
Bishop, Jordan, col'd, res rear of 615 St. Louis. 
Black. Burton, harness maker, with McAdams & Co., 122 Public 

Square, bds 226 St. Louis. 
Black, Nathaniel, col'd, farmer, res 508 Harrison. 
Black. Annica, cold, res (518 S. Grant. 
Black, Sarah, col'd, res 613 S. Grant. 
Blackburn, E. D., traveling salesman for G. D. IMilligan, 137 Pul». 

S(|uare. bds 511 College st. 
lilackburn, Mrs. M. R., res 815 W. Pine. 
Blackwell, Mary, col'd, servant, 500 Boonville. 
Blaine, Ellen, col'd, servant, G08 Benton ave. 
Blakey, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res 616 St. Louis. 
Blakey, Rachel, col'd, washerwoman, res 616 St. Louis. 
Blakey, John, col'd, laborer, res 219 Hampton ave. 
Blakey, Sandy, col'd, laborer, res 611 S. Jefferson. 
Blakey, John, cold, laborer, res 615 S. Jefferson. 
Blakey, Henry, col'd, laborer, res 615 S. Jefferson. 
Blanchard, John A., County Recorder, oflfice in court house, res 

622 W. Walnut. 
Blank, Miss Lizzie, works at 411 E. Walnut. 
Blankenship, H. S., bi'icklayer, res cor Divisn and Campbell, N. S. 
Bobbett, Miss Nancy, res 610 St. Louis. 
Bodenhamer, Bitha, col'd, bds 319 St. Louis. 
Bodenhamer, Alex., col'd, waiter, res 319 St. Louis. 
Bodenhamer, Maria, cold, works, at 715 S. Jefferson. 
Booker, Wm. B., harness maker, with A. P. Routh, 213 Boonville 

St.. res 305 Mill. 
Bookhout, J. T.. miller at Anchor Mills, res W. Commercial, N. S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 175 

Boone, Miss Crissy, res 504 W. Walnut. 

Boone, Mary, col'd, servant, 709 Boonville. 

Booth, Orlando, traveling salesman, bds 212 N. Jefterson. 

Booth, Waldo C, hardware merchant, 136 Public Square, res. E. 

Walnut, near city limits. 
Bossert, John, blacksmith, Railroad Shops, res. W. Commercial, 

nr Anchor Mills. 
Rostwick, Eliza, col'd, res rear of 301 N. Jefferson. 
Boren, Jas W., editor Ozark Hepuhlican, res 507 N. Jefferson. 
Boren, Charles E., merchant at Ebenezer, res 507 N. Jefferson. 
Boren, Miss Marj'' E., dressmaker, res 507 N. Jefferson. 
Boren, J. Willie, printer, Leader office, 204 Boonville, res 507 N. 

Jefferson. 
Bouldin, James, res G08 N. Campbell. 
Boiu-quenot, X., machinist, res 614 S. Campbell. 
Bourquenot, E. J., candy manufacturer, 230 South, res 614 South 

Campbell. 
Bowerman, M., cari-iage and sign painter, corner Pearl street and 

South alley, res 812 N. Jefferson. 
Bowren, M. H., tinner, bds Harding House, N. S. 
Boyd, S. H., (Boyd & Vaughan, attorneys at law,) 102 Public Sq., 

res 512 Washington ave. 
Boyd, Miss Cordie, student at Drury College, res 512 Wash'n ave. 
Boyd, J., stock dealer, res 506 Mill. 
Boyd, Hannah, col'd, rear of 601 St. Louis. 

Boyden, E., SujD't Springfield Wagon Factory, res 511 N. Jefferson. 
Boyden, S. F., carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 511 N. 

Jefferson, 
Boyle, Mrs. John, res 605 E. Phelps. 
Brace, Charles H., carpenter, res 508 W. Webster. 
Bracken, C. F., farmer, res 608 N. Jefferson. 
Bray, Nathan, (Bray & Cravens, att'ys at law,) 204 College, res 

319 E. Walnut. 
Bray, Charles, boarding house, 326 Boonville. 
Bradbury, Miss Sarah, res 323 S. Grant. 
Bradbm-y, Absalom, carpenter, res 323 S. Grant. 
Bradley, Mrs. Sarah J., dressmaker, res 405 Monroe. 
Bradley, Mrs. Cinderella, res 534 W. Chestnut. 



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SPKINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 177 

Brady, Mrs. Mary, res cor Commercial and Campbell, N. S. 

Brady, Mrs. J., res 416 W. Phelps. 

Brady, Millard, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. E. E., res cor Campbell 

and Commercial, N. S. 
Brandon, Miss Lizzie, works at 511 Boonville. 
Brannock, A. N., laborer, with C. C. Bridwell, cor Commercial st 

and Benton ave, N. S. 
Bridges, James T., laborer, Springfield Wagon Factory, res. 715 

N.- Campbell. 
Bridges, A. J., marble cutter, res 715 S. Main. 
Bridwell, C. C, laborer, res cor Commercial street and Benton 

ave, N. S. 
Brierly, ]\Iiss Pauline, compositor, I'lnies office, 217 South street, 

res 616 E. Elm. 
Brierly, Miss Eva, res 616 E. Elm. 
Brierly, Mrs. T. H., res 616 E. Elm. 
Briggs, Miss E. M., teacher, res. 213 Kimbrough. 
Britell, John T., saddler, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 Public 

Square, res 323 Cherry. 
Britell, Mrs. Adeline, seamstress, res 323 Cherry. 
Britell, Miss Ella, dressmaker, res 323 Cherry. 
Brock, Miss Clara, res 220 N. Patten alley. 
Brock, W. F. E., miller, at Schmook's Mill, 400 Boonville st., res 

220 N. Patten alley. 
Brock, W. C, farmer, res 220 N. Patten alley. 
Brockman, O. F., clerk at 142 Pub. Sq., bds 210 St. Louis. 
Brower, T. H., (Brower & Eitter, grocers,) 609 N. Campbell st., 

res. same. 
Brown, H. D., dealer in musical instruments, 207 St. Louis, bds 

Metropolitan Hotel. 
Brown, Eev. Oliver, Professor in Drury College, residence 1309 

Benton ave. 
Brown. Prof. A. B., Director Missouri Conservatory of Music, res 

800 Benton ave. 
Brown, Eev. Eobert, Vice Director Mo. Conservatory of Music, 

res 800 Benton ave. 
Brown, E. Gordon, student, Drury College, res 800 Benton ave. 

Brown, Miss Maria E., res 1309 Benton ave. 

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178 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Brown, IMiss Minnie, student, Drury College, res 1309 Benton ave. 
Brown, Frank, carpenter, Springfield Iron Works, res 511 North 

Campbell. 
Brown, AV. H., wagon maker, Springfield "Wagon F3-ctory, res 218 

N. Patten alley. 
Brown, E. H., carpenter, res 515 "W. Webster. ' 

Brown, Mrs. , teacher, Benton ave, nr Commercial st., N. S. 

Brown, Miss C. B., res 312 Brower's ave. 

Brown, E. W., spinner, Springfield Woolen Mills, res 504 Lynn. 

Brown, Mrs. Rosa, works for Mrs. Starks, Campbell street, near 

Freight Depot, N. S. 
Brown, Wm. E., carpenter, res 318 Cherry. 
Brown, David, hostler, at Kinney's stable, bds 413 W. Phelps. 
Brown, Miss Lula, works at 505 N. Jefferson. 
Brown, Miss Mattie M., res 318 Cherry. 
Brown, Miss Kate, res 318 Cherry. 
Brown, W. T., grocer, 407 Boonville, res 604 N. Main. 
Brown, Mrs. Mary, weaver, Spring. Cotton Mills, res 323 Cherry. 
Brown, Elizabeth, col'd, washerwoman, res 1312 Washington. 
Brown, Frances, col'd, servant, 310 S. Jefferson. 
Brown, Lizzie, col'd, servant, 510 Benton ave. 
Brown, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res 701 S. Grant. 
Brown, Lncretia, col'd, res GOl Brower's ave. 
Brown, Lucy, col'd, res 601 Brower's ave. 
Brown, Frances, col'd, washerwoman, res 518 Calhoun. 
Brown, Eva, col'd, servant, Lyon House, N. S. 
Brownson, J. B., coppersmith. Railroad Shop, N. S., res 214 E. 

South alley. 
Brownson, Mrs. J. B., dressmaker, 211 St. Luuis, res 214 E. Soutli 

alley. 
Bruffey, G. T., printer, bds 317 South. 
Brunaugh, John, restaurant. Commercial st., near Freight Depot, 

North Springfield. 
Bryson, Charles, printer, Patriot-Advertiser office, 218 St. Louis, 

res 503 N. Grant. 
Bryan, Mrs. Mary B., res 314 St. Louis. 
Bryan, G. T., (Bryan & Bro., Transfer Co.,) office Freight Depot. 

N. S., res. 314 St. Louis. 



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Bryan, J. F., (Bryan & Bro., as above,) res 314 St. Louis. 
Bryant, Ned, col'd, laborer, res rear of 233 N. Jeflferson. 
Bryant, HaiTiet, col'd, res 222 E. Center ave. 
Bryant, Courtney, col'd, washerwoman, res 805 N. Grant. 
Buchanan, -. , laborer, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res nr Pass. Depot, 

North Springtield. 
Buchanan, James, porter, Lyon House, N. S. 
Buck, Joseph, (Morhiser & Co., grocers,) 219 South, resides 313 

E. Elm. 
Buckland, Xhomas, molder, Springfield Iron Works,, res 513 N. 

Campbell. 
Buckley, Nora, res 507 Weaver. 

Buckley, Edward, laborer, S. & W. M. R. R., res 507 Weaver. 
Buckley, W. H., traveling salesman for W. C. Booth, 136 Public 

Square, bds 212 E. South al. 
Buckley, A. W^, cabinet maker, with Emery & Comstock, 222 

South, res 212 Benton ave. 
Bufford, Melissa, col'd, washerwoman, res 233 Weaver. 
Bunnell, S. F., (Bunnell & Perrin, marble dealers,) 238 Boonville, 

res 214 E. Pine. 
Bunnell, Edward, sculptor, 238 Boonville, res 214 E. Pine. 
Burd, Monroe, col'd, laborer, res 519 Monroe. 
Burden, J. K., carpenter, res 510 W. Webster. 
Burden, Wade H., clerk for U. G. Adams, 103 Public Square, res 

220 N. Pearl. 
Burden, Mrs. W. H., music^ teacher, res 220 N. Pearl. 
Burden, William, cabinet maker, with Emery & Comstock, 222 

South, res 220 N. Peai'l. 
Burdett, C. M., laborer, res cor Boonville and Division, N. S. 
Burge, Geo. W., grocer, cor Commercial st and Benton ave, N. S. 
Burgess, B. C, carpenter, res 825 N. Jefferson. 
Burgess, IMiss Ella, res 825 N. Jefferson. 
Burnap, Mrs. Anna, res 406 Harrison. 
Burney, Columbus, farmer, res 413 W. Clay. 
Burns, Mrs. S. M., seamstress, res 613 S. Main. 
Burns, James, stone cutter, res 716 E. PheliDs. 
Burns, Henry, col'd, teamster for L. S. Cass & Co , 213 College, 

res 233 Weaver. 



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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 181 

Burns, Elizabeth, col'd, washerwoman, res 405 Benton ave. 

Burns, Jacob, col'd, laborer, res 233 Weaver. 

Burns, James, laborer, res 544 W. Chestnut. 

Bums, Thos., laborer, Railroad Shops, res Pacific, bet. Campbell 

and Lyon sts, N. S. 
Burrough, Henry J., telegraph operator, office 204 St. Louis, 

res 1303 Boonville. 
Burrough, Wm., lard refiner, Bolivar road, nr city limits, res 1303 

Boonville. 
Burrough, Miss Mary, res 1303 Boonville. 
Burton, Miss Susie, saleswoman for O.M. Stone, sewing machine 

agent, 207 St. Louis, res 212 Benton ave. 
Burwell, Matthew, Sup't Springfield Woolen Mills, res 506 W. 

Webster. 
Burwell, Louis, machinist, Railr'd Shop, N. S., res 500 W. Webster. 
Byers, Louis M., machinist, Springfield Iron Works, res 714 S. 

Grant. 
Byron, John, weaver, Springfield Woolen Mills, bds 416 Lynu. 
Byrne, James, traveling salesman, res 411 N. Main. 
B}Tns, Stephen, grocer, res 407 W. State. 



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Cain, Robert, col'd, blacksmith, Springfield Iron Works, res 609 

Washington ave. 
Calkins, M. S., plasterer, *es 829 N. Je9ferson, 
Calkins, Miss Elkn M., res 829 N. Jefferson. 
Calkins, Miss Ida E., res 829 N. Jefferson. 
Callahan, Miss Mary A., res 206 W. Phelps. 
Calloway, Hannah, col'd, res 305 S. Market. 

Calvary Presbyterian Church,]- SJJfJ'^^^,\^^^*V^^"'^* 
J -^ 'j (Old,) 312 S. Jefferson. 

Calvey, L., laborer, S. & W. M. R. R., res Pacific, near Boonville, 

North SiDringfield. 

Campbell, A. B., aparian, res. Fairbanks Hall, 1000 Benton ave. 

Campbell, IVIi's. Abbie, Sup't Fairbanks Hall, 1000 Benton ave. 

Campbell, Jesse M., student Drxu-y College, res as above. 

Campbell, Miss Laura A., student Drury College, res as above. 

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1S2 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Campbell, Jolm, brukeman, St. L. & S. F. R. R., bds North Spring- 

tield House. 
Campbell, IMary, cold, servant, 508 Boonville. 
Campbell, Rachel, col'tl, washerwoman, res 207 E. Water. 
Campbell, Lucy, cold, washerwoman, res 207 E. Water. 
Campbell, John, col'd, laborer, res 207 E. Water. 
Campbell, Marshall, col'd, teamster for G. D. Milligan, 137 Public 

Square, res rear of 231 N. Jefferson. 
Campbell, Albert, col'd, barber, with A. Y. Gueringer, 216 College, 

res 700 Washington Jive. 
Campbell, Mary, cold, washerwoman, res 702 Washington ave. 
Campbell, Matilda, col'd, washerwoman, res 702 Washington ave. 
Cannefax, Robert, col'd, laborer, res 512 Cherry. 
Cuuuyham, Bettie, col'd, cook, 210 W. Walnut. 
Cannon, Kinch, col'd, laborer, res 206 Dollison. 
Cannon, Amanda, col'd, res 500 N. Jefferson. 
Cannon, Sarah, col'd, res 500 N. Jefferson. 
Carle, Henry, fireman, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res Benton ave., n. of 

Atlantic st., N. S. 
Carney, F. J., butcher, with T. E. Wright, Commercial st., near 

Lyon House, N. S. 
Carney, Jumes, hostler, at Stoughton's stable, bds corner Pacific 

st and Robberson ave. 
Carr, Frank, tinsmith, Riilroad Shops, N. S., bds 208 Mill st. 
Carr, John, baggageman, St. L. & S. F. R. R., bds Lyon House, 

North Springfield. 
Carson, J. L., merchant, 142 Pablic Square, res 317 E. Walnut. 
Carson, Wm., saddler, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 Pub. Sq., 

res. 505 Billings. 
Carson, Oliver N.. harness maker, with Wm. McAdams & Co., as 

above, res 508 Benton ave. 
Carson, H. S., saddler, with Wm. McAdams & Co., as above, res 

508 Benton ave. 
Carson. Miss Nettie, res 508 Benton ave. 
Carter, Samuel, col'd, laborer, res 512 Harrison. 
Cary, A. W., conductor, S. L. & S. F. R. R., bds Harding House, 

North Springfield. 
Caskey, Joseph, (Fahy & Caskey, merchants,) 108 Public Square, 

bds 411 N. Jeft'erson. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 183 

Cass, Lewis, S. (L. S. Cass & Co., grocers,) 213 College, res 720 

S. Camijbell. 
Cass, Dudley, (L. S. Cass & Co., grocers,) 213 College, res same. 
Catholic Church, 411 N. Campbell. 

Cay nor, John H., traveling salesman, res 303 AV. Olive. 
Caynor, Miss Fannie, res 303 W. Olive. 

Central Public School, cor Jefferson and Olive. | 

Chamberlain, Martha, col'd, washerwoman, res 805 N. Grant. ' 
Chapman, W. L., farmer, res 543 Mill. 
Chapman, Wm. T., fireman, S. L. &. S. F. R. R., res Robberson 

ave, bet Pacific and Locust, N. S. 
Chatman, Reuben, col'd, laborer, res 231 Weaver. 
Charlton, John, lightning rod dealer, res 311 Brower's ave. 
Charlton, John, jr., res 311 Brower's ave. 
Chevalier, Jonathan, bds 215 W. Olive. 
Childers, Mrs. Lizzie, res rear of 621 St. Louis. 
Chilton, Henry, bds with T. J. Woodle, Pacific, N. S. 
Chitwood, Rit, col'd, res rear of 707 Weaver. 
Chitwood, Milly, col'd, washerwoman, res 517 Weaver. 
Chitwood, Rob't, col'd, tobacco roller, with Geo. Anthony, rear of 

605 St. Louis, res 704 Washington ave. 
Chitwood, Josiah, col'd, laborer, res 601 Brower's ave. 
Choice, Miss Sallie, works at 317 S. Market. 
C^hristian Church, 301 College st. 
Cit}' Calaboose, west end South alley. 
Clapp, C. H., laborer, Pacific, N. S., 
Clark, R. A., (Peck & Clark, merchants,) 140 Public Scjuare. res 

505 Mt. Vernon. 
Clark, Charles W., laborer, res 812 Boonville. 
Clark, C. P., tinner, with W. H. Mansfield, 131 Public Sciuare, 

res 601 S. Grant. 
Clark, Frank, carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, i'e.s 310 N. 

Campbell. 
Clark, Frank, jeweler. Commercial, nr Boonville, X. S.. r;'S S12 

Boonville. 
Clark, Henry, col'd, teamster, for H. F. Denton, 225 College. 
C'larkson, W. H., engineer, res 708 N. Main. 
Claikson, Miss Mollie, res 708 N. Main. 



184 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

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213 COLLEGE STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MO. 




NAEGLER & PAULY, 

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610 South Campbell St., Springfield, Mo. 

A. R. LEE & CO., 

MERCHANT TAILORS, 

231 SOUTH ST., SPRINGFIELD, MO. 



Sjiecial attention given to Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTOBY. ' 185 

Clarkson, J. H., laborer, res 802 N. Campbell. 

Clarkson, R. E., section boss, S. & W. M. R. R., res Commercial 
st, bet Benton and Washington aves, N. S. 

Clarkston, John D., fence builder, res 1213 Concord. 

Clarkston, James, fence builder, res 1213 Concord. 

Clements, C. C, phys. and surg., 203 South, res 212 E. Walnut 

Clements, Gustavus, clerk, 217 St. Louis, bds 219 College. 

Clements, Miss Sallie, res 215 E. Walnut. 

Clay, Dennis, col'd, farmer, res 717 Weaver. 

dayman, J. J., plasterer, res 1105 N. Jefferson. 

dayman, Mrs. M. E., res 1001 Boonville. 

Clayman, Miss Fannie E., res 1001 Boonville. 

dayman, Wm. J., machinist. Railroad Shops, res 1001 Boonville^ 

Clayton, A. B., Express Agent, Adams Express, 226 Boonville, res 
Benton ave, nr Pacific st, N. S. 

dayton, Mrs. Rachel, dressmaker, res 308 N. PearL 

Clayton^Miss Martha, dressmaker, res 308 N. Pearl. 

dayton. Miss Sarah, dressmaker, res 308 N. Pearl. 

Clayton, Cornelius C, col'd, blacksmith, 210 E. Water. 

Cobb, Rev. T. M., Pastor M. E. Church South, 301 South, res 204 
W. Walnut. 

Cobb, Samuel, teamster, res 311 W. OHve. 

Coday, Mrs. Ellen, res 525 W. Center. 

Coe, Wesley S., carpenter, Springfield Iron Works, res St. Louis. 

Coker, John, col'd, barber, 305 St. Louis, res same. 

Coker, Josie, col'd, servant, 316 Cherry. 

Coker, Mattie, col'd, washerwoman, res 515 Harrison. 

Coker, King, col'd, laborer, res 404 Washington ave, 

Coker, Lucy, col'd, res 231 N. Jefferson. 

Coker, Shedrick, col'd, works at Anchor Mills, N. S., res 233 ^ 
Jefferson. 

Coker, Amherst, col'd, laborer, res 231 N. Jefferson. 

Coker, Joseph, col'd, laborer, res 517 Weaver. 

Cole, Mrs. J. S., bds Springfield Hygeian Home, 402 Mt. Yemon. 

Coleman, W. S., laborer, S. L. & S. F. F. R. R., bds cor Commer- 
cial and Lyon, N. S. 

Coleman, T. B., carpenter, Railroad [Shops, res cor,\Commerci^ 
and Lyon, N. S. 

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18G SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Coleman, F. M., carpenter, bds with B. A. Fay, Commercial, N. S. 
Coleman, Wm. H., works at Springfield "Wagon Factory, res 232 

South. 
Coleman, Mrs. Orlena, res 232 South. 
Coleman, D. M., law student, office Boyd & Vaughn, 102 Public 

Square, res 232 South. 
Coleman, Eliza, col'd, res 217 Hampton ave. 
Collier, T. L., clerk, 211 St. Louis, bds Sanford House. 
Collins, Perry, (Collin's & McCurdy, blacksmiths,) 231 St. Louis, 

res 409 Mt. Vernon. 
Colwell, Annie, col'd, cook, 509 "\V. Walnut. 
Colville, Thomas, book-keeper, with G. H. McCann, 235 St. Louis, 

bds 411 N. Jeflferson. 
Combs, L. M., painter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 413 Benton 

avenue. 
Condo, Kev. E. E., Pastor M. E. Church, N. S., res 609 Boonville. 
Cone, Geo. W., carpenter, res 600 St. Louis. 
Conley, Sam'l B., Christian County Lead Mines, bds 311 South. 
Conlon, Thos., carpenter, 308 College, res 705 E. Elm. 
Conlon, Charles, painter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 705 E. 

Elm. 
Conlon, Thomas, Jr., clerk, with J. B. Richardson, 129 Pub. Sq., 

res 311 Brower's ave. 
Conish, Susan, cold, res 1109 Earle. 
Conner, Miss Ellen M., dressmaker, res 609 Benton ave. 

Conrad, Mrs. , cook, 212 Boonville. 

Considine, Daniel, section boss, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res Court st., 

North Springfield. 
Coombs, John, (H. O. Dow & Co., agricultural implements,) 211 

College, res 412 Harrison. 
Coonsman, Mrs. S. A., res 715 St. Louis. 
Cooper, Samuel, Yard Master St. L. & S. F. R. R., res Jefferson, 

bet State and Atlantic, N. S. 
Cooper, Marcellus, col'd, shoemaker, 225 St. Louis, res 616 B. 

Water. 
Coosco, Mrs., res 815 W. Pine. 
Copelin, Isom, photographer, res 503 N. Grant. 
Corlett, Robert, carpenter, res rear of 537 W. Pine. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 187 

Corlett, Miss Katie, works at 506 Boonville. 

Cornelius, J. K., blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, bds 307 

W. Olive. 
Cornell, , col'd, laborer, Round House, N. S., bds 1316 "Wash- 
ington ave. 
Cotter, M. L., condtictor, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res. cor Division st 

and Benton ave., N. S. 
Cowan, Frank, clerk, with H. O. Dow & Co., 211 College, res 311 

College. * 

Cowan, Mrs. Elizabeth, res 311 College. 
Cowan, Miss Amanda, teacher. Room No. 11 Jefferson St. Public 

School, res 311 College. 
Cowan, U. M., machinist, res 311 College. 
Cowen, Willard, farmer, res 706 S. Grant. 
Cowell, John, stone mason, res 713 Boonville. 
Cox, Frank, fresco painter, res 410 E. Walnut 
Cox, J. C, merchant, res 410 E. Walnut. 
Cox, Dr. G. M., physician and surgeon, 105 Public Square, res 

509 Boonville. 
Cox, John B., carpenter, res 217 Pacific. 
Cox, Thomas E., res 217 Pacific. 
Cox, W. A., clerk, First National Bank, 102 Public Sqiiare, res 

324 E. Walnut. 
Cox, T. H., traveling salesman, res 401 S. Jefferson. 
Craighead, Gilbert, col'd, clerk, with John Coker, 305 St. Louis. 
Crane, D. O., attorney-at-law, 219 South, bds 313 E. Elm. 
Cravens, J. C, (Bray & Cravens, atty's at-law,) 300 College, res 

311 S. Market. 
Creed, Miss Susie, works at 411 N. Jefferson. 
Crenshaw, Walter, attorney-at-law, 102 Pub. Sq., bds 305 South. 
Crenshaw, John, clerk, 215 St. Louis, bds 305 South. 
Crissman, Miss Amanda, waiter, Lyon Hoiise, N. S. 
Crothers, W. D., stock-grower, res 323 South Market. 
Crothers, Miss Mary, res 323 South Ma»ket. 
Crow, Miss Jane, res with Mrs. Baltz, Benton ave., N. S. 
Crowdus, J. B., (Crowdus & Forbes, grocers,) 211 South, bds 226 

St. Louis. 
Crull, Miss Elizabeth, res 409 College. 



188 SPBINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

TRANSIENT HOUSE, 

J. M. Kclley, Proprietor, 

305 SOUTH STREET, - - - SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. 

Boarding by tjic Day or Week. 



Merchants and others visiting the city will find this a pleasant 
place, and convenient to the business part of the city. 

JOHN H. KOCH, 

204 South Street jT^^^a^^^^"^"^ SpiinKlield, Mo, 




WATCHES, CLOCKS, 

Silverware, Spectacles, Etc. 



.A.Tsri^ 



burnishes thorough Practical Instruction for both sexes. 
Location healthy and boarding cheap. 

First-class Musical Department. Tuition Low. 

Addra^s G. S. E SCOTT, rrincipal, 

Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 189 

Crumb, C, telegraph operator, 204 St. Louis, bda 403 E. Chestnufc 
Crutcher, Mrs. J. A., res State, nr Boonville, N. S. 
Crutcher, L. F., conductor St. L. & S. F. E. R., res as abova 
Crutcher, L. C, brakeman, railroad, res as above. 
Crutcher, John T., baggageman, railroad, res as above. 
Crutcher, W. C, brakeman, railroad, res as above. 
Cudberth, Irvin, farmer, res 1307 N. Campbell. 
Culbertson, Mrs. Mary, res 321 S. Market. 
Culbertson, Miss Clem, music teacher, res 321 S. Market. 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 211 N. Jeflferson. 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, (colored,) 405 E. Water. 
Cunningham, Martin, engineer, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 505 

Washington ave. 
Curley, Michael, carpenter, bds 219 W. Olive. 
Curtis, D., clerk, 135 Pub. Sq., res 700 S. Grant. 
Curtis, C. N., student, Drury College, res 700 S. Grant 



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Dagley, W. M., insurance agent, res 412 W. Webster. 

Daily, Wm., boiler maker. Railroad Shops, res Boonville, nr State. 
North Springfield. 

Daily, John, boiler maker. Railroad Shops, bds North Springfield 
House. 

Dale, H. K., engineer, res 308 W. Chestnut 

Dalrymple, C. L., Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and Con- 
veyancer, 127 Public Square, res 312 Cherry. 

Dalrymjjle, Allen, delivery clerk at Post Office, res 312 Cherry. 

Dalrymple, Charles, clerk, res 312 Cherry. 

Damrill, Joseph, farmer, res 500 W. Clay. 

Damrill, Berry, carpenter. Railroad Shops,|res cor Atlantic st and 
Washington ave, N. S. 

Danforth, C. L., telegraj^h operator, office 204 St Louis, res 

Danforth, James, col'd, blacksmith, 224 W. South al, res 722 S. 
Grant. 

Danforth, Oscar, col'd, blacksmith, as above. 

Danforth, Peter, col'd, res 708 E. Water. 

Danforth, Georgia, col'd, res 722 S. Grant. 



190 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Danforth, Hannah, cold, res rear of 709 St. Louis. 

Daniels, A., farmer, bds 210 South. 

Danischefsky, Henry, engineer, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res Washing- 
ton ave, nr Pacific st, N. S. 

Darby, Maria, col'd, washerwoman, res 701 S. Grant. 

Davenport, Edward, painter, res 617 S. Grant. 

Davey, Henry, shoemaker, 209 Olive, res 500 N. Main. 

Davey, Miss Mary, res 500 N. Main. 

Davidson, H. N., carpenter, res W. Commercial, N. S. 

Davidson, Miss Alabama, works at 505 Mt. Vernon. 

Davis, Calvin, train dispatcher, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res State st,. 
nr Round House, N. S. 

Davis, R. H., traveling salesman for Joseph Baum, St. Louis, bds 
303 W. Olive. 

Davis, Mrs. Esther, works for Prof. Roulet, Benton ave, bet Lo- 
cust and Pacific sts, N. S. 

Davis, Mrs. Eliza, cook at 212 Boonville. 

Davis, James, horse jockey, res 315 W. Center. 

Day, J. F. C, Town Marshal, res Jefferson ave, op Harding 
House, N. S. 

Day, H. W., bricklayer, bds 511 College. 

Day, Mrs. Elizabeth, res 505 W. Walnut. 

Day, Mrs. Catherine, seamstress, res 637 St Louis. 

Day, George, brick maker, res 504 South. 

Dean, John, col'd, laborer, res rear of 707 Weaver. 

Dean, Robert, col'd, laborer, res 209 Hampton ave. 

Deancom, W. W., paper and curtain hanger, with A. R. Fearn, 
143 Public Square, bds 716 Boonville. 

Deck, Valentine, baker at B. A. Fay's, res Commercial st, nr Pas- 
senger Depot, N. S. 

Deckart, Henry, machinist, Springfield Iron Works, 213 Mill. 

Deer, John, wheelwright, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 417 W. 
Phelps. 

Delany, T., machinist. Railroad Shops, bds with M. Kearney^ 
Benton ave., N. S. 

Delo, J. A., brick-layer, res 701 E. Elm. 

Delo, C. A., carpenter, res 411 Monroe. 

Delo, Miss Mary, works at 403 E. Chestnut. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 191 

Demuth, John, clerk, with S. Hursh, 207 South, res 207 E. Walnut. 

Demuth, Albert, printer, res. 506 W. Walnut. 

Denney, Mrs. Anna, res 629 W. Walnut. 

Denney, F. S., blacksmith, corner Patten and South alleys, res 405 

W. Chestnut. 
Densman, Mrs. Amy, works at 412 W. Webster. 
Denton, H. F., livery stable, 225 College, res 229 College. 
Depee, Aaron, broom maker, res 1103, N. Main. 
Dexter, Capt. J. B., Agent Quartermaster's Dep't, U. S. A., bds 600 

College. 
Dexter, Mrs. Lizzie, dressmaker, 204 College, bds 600 College. 
Dickson, Geo. E., clerk, 131 Public Square, bds 219 College. 
Dicker son, J. G., clerk, with Doling & Co., W. Commercial street, 

bds Harding House, N. S. 
Dillard, D., brakeman, St. L. and S. F. K. R., bds at the Harding 

House, N. S. 
Dilzer, J. A., clerk, with G. D. Milligan, 137 Public Square, bds 

219 College. 
Dingeldein, S., brewer, nr Fulbright Spring, res 901 College. 
Disney, Mrs. Caroline, res 400 N. Pearl. 
Ditten, Joseph, painter, res cor Boonville and Park, N. S. 
Dittrick, J. A., (Dittrick & Meinhardt, merchants,) 211 St. Louis, 

res 401 St. Louis. 
Divers, John, blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 1201 

. N. Campbell. 
Divers, Robert, blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 1201 

N. Campbell. 
Dixon, J. B., sewing machine agent, 208 St. Louis, res 618 W. 

Walnut. 
Dodson, Wm., wagon maker, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 511 

Weaver. 
Dodson, Miss Rebecca, tailoress, with W. E. Lee & Co., 213 South, 

res 405 Monroe. 
Dodson, Thos. R., res 405 Monroe. 
Dodson, A. B., saloon keeper, Commercial street, near Passenger 

DejDot, res Benton ave., N. S. 
Doling, J. M., commission merchant, W. Commercial street, N. S.> 

res 409 Lynn. 



192 8PBINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 




REPUBLICAN PAPER 

IN SOXJTHEJRIV MIIS&jOURI, 

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY 

LEACH & TRACEY, 

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. 



One Copy, one year, $2 00 

Three Copies or more, one year, each 1 50 

JOB OFFICE. 

With four Power Presses, and abundance of material of all 
kinds, the proprietors congratulate themselves on the possession 
of more and better facilities for Job Printing than any other ofl&ce 
in this section of the State. First-class work guaranteed, with pri- 
ces as low as can be afforded. 

Gall'On. or address, 

LEACH & TRACEY, 

SPRINGFIELD, MO. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 193 

Doling & Langenberg, dry goods, &c., W Comm'l si, N. S. 
Doling, Parce & Gray, hardware and agricultural implements, N. 

Commercial si, N. S. 
Doling, C. M., (Doling & Langenberg, merchants,) W. Commerc'l 

St., bds Delmonico Restaurant. 
Doling, Ralph, clerk, with Doling & Langenberg, as above, bds 

North Springfield House. 
Doling, Bernard, clerk with Doling & Langenberg, as above, res 

409 Lynn. 
Doling, Miss Ella, res 409 Lynn. 
Donham, W. W., claim agent, res W. Olive. 
Dooms, Miss Catherine, dressmaker, res 722 S. Campbell. 
Doran, R. C, (Doran & Myers, carpenters,) 206 E. Walnut, res 

714 N. Main. 
Doran, Miss C. M., student, res 714 N. Main. 
Dorsey, F. G., dealer in agricultural implements, residence 606 

Boonville. 
Douthett, Miss S., teacher, Intermediate Dep't, N. S. Pub. School, 

bds North Springfield House. 
Douthett, James, conductor St. L. & S. F. R. R., boards North 

Springfield House. 
Douthett, Al., tinsmith, bds North Springfield House. 
Dow, H. O., (H. O. Dow & Co., agricultural implements,) 211 

College St., bds Metropolitan Hotel. 
Downs, George, carpenter, S. & W. M. R. R., res 505 N. Jeff'n. 
Doyle, Frank, Foreman St. L. & S. F. Car Shop, res Washington 

ave, nr State si, N. S. 
Doyle, John, carpenter Si L. & S. F. Railroad Shops, res Wash- 
ington ave, nr State st., N. S. 
Driscoll, Philip, (Driscoll Bros., marble dealers,) 305 Boonville, 

res 413 N. Grant. 
Driscoll, C, (Driscoll Bros., as above,) res 413 N. Grant. 
Druley, R. A., (Kersey & Druley, attorneys at law,) 212 College, 

res 701 Billings. 
Drury College, 814 Benton avenue. 

Dryden, P. H., conductor, St. L. & S. F. R. R., bds North Spring- 
field House. 
Dryden, Joseph, fireman, Si L. & S. F. R. R., bds Lyon House, N. S. 



194 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTOKT. 

Dubbs, Charles E., Opera House Saloon,. 220 South st, res 219 

E. Walnut 
Diiflfey, Miss Annie, works at 804 W. Walnut. 
Dumars, James, Receiver U. S. Land Office, 204 St. Louis, res 

408 E. Walnut. 
Damars, J. H., Clerk in U. S. Land Office, 204 St. Louis, res 408 

E. Walnut 
Dumars, Horace, printer, res 408 E. Walnut. 
Dumars, Florus P., printer, res 408 E. Walnut. 
Dumars, Wm. A., mailing clerk. Post Office, res 408 E. Walnut 
Dunn, James, Chief Engineer and Sup't of Bridges and Buildings, 

S. L. & S. F. R. R., office Passenger Depot N. S. 
Dunbar, Miss Ella, res 218 E. Walnut 

Duncan, J. H., City Recorder, 212 College, res 503 S. Campbell. 
Duncan, W. B., carder, Springfield Woolen MiUs, res 415 W. 

Calhoun. 
Duncan, Wm., laborer, res 821 W. Walnut. 
Dunlap, Rev. C. H., Pastor Calvary Presbyterian Church, 312 S. 

Jefferson, res 430 E. Walnut. 
Dunlap, Miss Laura A., student, res 430 E. Walnut. 
Dunlap, Mrs. A. C, res Benton ave, bet Locust and Pacific sts, N. S. 
Dunn, W. F., merchant at Gainesville, res 715 N. Main. 
Dunn, John F., saddler, res 213 Kimbrough. 
Dunn, R. M., machinist, res 715 N. Main. 
Dunn, Miss Minnie B., teacher, room No. 2, Jefferson st Public 

School, res 213 Kimbrough. 
Dunn, Miss Jennie, student. Public School, res 715 N. Main. 
Dupree, Fi'ank, striker, Railr'd Shops, N. S., res 406 W. Webster. 
Durham, H. K., res Boonville, nr Public School, N. S. 
Durham, Mrs. H. K., teacher, res Boonville nr Pub. School, N. S. 
Dui'ham, Mrs. Mary, weaver, Springfield Cotton Mills, bds 308 E. 

Water. 
Durment, Rev. G. W., Presiding Elder M. E. Church, res 600 E. 

Walnut. 
Durment, Edmund S., student, res 600 E. Walnut. 
Durst, D. H., res 207 W. Phelps. 

Dyer, C. K., traveling salesman for L. W. Hubble & Co., drug- 
gists, 139 Public Square, res 510 Boonville. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 195 

Dyer, Tilman, brickmaker, res 213 E. Pine. 

Dyer, Mrs. Margaret, res 213 E. Pine. 

Dyer, Miss Macelda, weaver, Sqringfl'd Cotton Mills, res as above. 

Dyer, Miss Paulina, weaver, Springfl'd Cotton Mills, res as above. 

Dyer, Miss Darthula, weaver, Springfl'd Cotton Mills, res as above. 

Dyer, Miss Mattie, weaver, Springfield Cotton IVIills, res as aboTe. 

Dyer, Miss Ruth, res as above. 



Earley, James, machinist. Railroad Shops, res State, bet Benton 

and Washington, N. S. 
Earley, James, student, Drury College, bds 1105 N. Jeflferson. 
Eastman, Pastor German Protestant Church, res 208 Boonville. 
Eaton, Henry, dealer in pumps and lightning rods, res 900 N. Main. 
Eaton, John, stock-grower, res 900 N. Main. 
Echelberry, E. J., clerk, 206 Boonville, res 218 N. Jefferson. 
Echelberry, Miss Laura, res 218 N. Jefferson. 
Echelberry, M., (L. M. Rainey & Co., merchants,) 104 Pub. Sq., 

res 504 S. Jefferson. 
Eckas, Conrad, furniture dealer, Commercial st., nr Freight Depot, 

res Boonville, cor Division. 
Eddy, R. S., Sup't Springfield Iron Works, res 403 N. Grant. 
Eddy, Charles, machinist, Springfield Iron Works, bds 305 South. 
Eddy, W. H., machinist, Springfield Iron Works, bds 305 South. 
Edmiston, Mrs. C. H., teacher, private school, 503 N. Jefferson, 

res same. 
Edmiston, Miss Anna, music teacher, res 503 N. Jefferson. 
Edmiston, AVm. L., student, Drury College, res 503 N. Jefferson. 
Edmondson, M. J., bar tender, with A. B. Dodson, Commercial 

St., nr Passenger Depot. N. S. 
Edmondson, B. H. , res 619 Lincoln. 

Edmundson, Nicholas, col'd, laborer, res 1200 AVashington. 
Edmundson, Lucy, col'd, res 820 Washington. 
Edmundson, Martha, col'd, res 1100 Earle. 
Edmimdson, Louis, col'd, porter, with W. C. Booth, 136 Public 

Square, res 515 Harrison. 
Edmundson, Newton, col'd, shoemaker, res 516 Cherry. 



196 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 



ij. i&0iii^ ill f f « wmm 

MRS. M. A. GOFFE, Proprietor, 
210, 212, 214 St. Louis St., Springfield, Missouri. 



This house is conveniently located for persons doing busi- 
ness in the city, and is open for the reception of transient 
■visitors and regiilar Boarders. 



CORNER MARKET AND MT. TERNON STS. 
Established in 1874, for the 

MnM of Patlfiits for Boarl ait Treatmeat, 

Js tneetitig vnth marked success both in numbers and Cures. 
For Circulars, *i±<i., address 

J. S. LYON, M. D., SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURL 

YOUNG HOUSE, 

B. B. GARDNER^ Proprietor^ 

315,317 South Street, Springfield, Missouri. 



The largest Hotel in the city with but one exception. Board- 
ing by the day or week. Location healthy and charges moderate. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTORY. 197 

Edmimdson, Jane, col'd, servant, 303 Market. 

Edmundson, Cicero, col'd, laborer, res 702 State. 

Edmundson, Albert, col'd, laborer, res rear of 614 E. Water. 

Edmundson, Maria, col'd, res 418 E. Elm. 

Edwards, Mrs. Mary, weaver, Springfield Woolen Mills, res G07 

St. Louis. 
Edwards, Mrs. Louisa, weaver, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 614 

E. Water. 
Egbert, Mrs. Sarah, res 215 E. Water. 
Egbert, Mrs. Adeline, weaver, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 215 

E. Water. 
Eldridge, George, col'd, farmer, res 702 State. 
Ellett, Charles, col'd, striker, at Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

903 Earle. 
Elliott, Mrs. Anna, res 311 W. Chestnut. 
Ellis, Dan'l, res 315 E. Elm. 
Ellis, Mrs. Mary,, res 1104 N. Campbell. 
Ellis, John, laborer, res 407 N. Clay. 
Elli.e, Wirt W., U. S. Commissioner, office 204 Boonville, res 315 

E. Elm. 
Ellsworth, Miss N. J., res 805 W Walnut. 
Estreaqle, Augustus, miller, res 600 N Main. 
Estreaglc, Miss Emma, res 600 N Main. 
Estreagle, Miss Nellie, res 600 N Main. 
Elzey, M. L., traveling salesman, res 406 S Campbell. 
Elzey, Miss Sophia, res 406 S Campbell. 
Emery, Geo. D., (Emery & Comstock, furniture dealers.) 222, 224, 

226 SuuUi, res 214 E Walnut. 
Emmerson, Lucy, col'd, res 701 South. 1 

Emmerson, Lizzie, col'd, washerwoman, res 514 E. Center. 
Epperscir. T. J., res 322 S Campbell. 
Episcopal Church, 400 E Walnut. 
Erp, Robert, teamster, res 1114 N Jefferson. 
Evans, Chas. H., b;iker, 219 College, res same. 
Evans, James M., house and barn mover, res 603 Billings. 
Evans, J. seph W., teamster, res 603 Billings. 
Evan.c, Miss Mary, res 603 Billings. 
Evans, Miss Nancjy, reeler at Cotton Mills, res 300 N Jefferson. 



198 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Evans, Mrs. Mary, res 300 N Jefterson. 

Everett, Henry, wagon-maker, Springfield "Wagon Factory, bds 

219 College. 

Eversol, C. M., Eagle Flouring Mills 248 Boonville, res 300 S 
Jeflferson. 

Eversol, Theodore, miller, 248 Boonville, res 309 W Phelps, 

Eversol, Arthur, miller, 4 miles northeast of city, bds. 412 Wash- 
ington ave. 

Everson, C. H., agent for Common Sense Bee-hive, bds 315 West 
Walnut. 

Ewers, Mrs. Orilla, res Boonville, nr public school, N. S. 

Ewers, Miss Hattie A., teacher, res. Boonville, nr Pub. School, N S. 

Ewing, F. Y., res 804 W. Walnut. 

Ewing, Miss Katie, res. 804 W. Walnut. 



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Fagg, A. J., cigar maker, res GOO Monroe. 

Fagg, Thos, gardener, bds with Henry Carle, Benton ave, n of 

Atlantic st, N. S. 
Fahy, John, (Fahy & Caskey, merchants,) 108 Public Square, bds 

317 South. 
Fairbanks' Hall, Drury College, 1000 Benton ave. 
Fairbanks, Jonathan, Sup't Public Schools, res (518 Sycamore. 
Fairchild, K. H. S., jeweler, res 209 Mt. Vernon. 
Fairchild, Mrs. A. O., res 209 Mt. Vernon. 
Fairfield, Miss Laura, housekeeper at 609 Boonville. 
Fairlamb, Nicholas, tailor, res 1001 N. Jefferson. 
Fairman, Frank, res 000 College. 
Fairman, J. H.. clerk, res 606 College. 
Farley, Thos., harness maker, with Wm. Mc Adams & Co., 122 

Pul)lic Square, res 620 Lincoln. 
Fanner, Albert, cloth boiler at Springfield Cotton Mills, res 406 

N. Pearl. 
Farmer, Edward, laborer at Springfield Cotton Mills, res 406 N. 

Pearl. 
Farmer, Mrs. Susan, res 406 N. Pearl. 
Farrar, David col'd, laborer, res 614 Franklin, » 



SPRINGFIELD DIBECTOBY. 199 

Tartar, Naomi, col'd, cook, St. Louis Street House. 

Farrar, Andy, col'd, laborer, res rear of 701 Weaver. 

Farrell, Hugh, laborer, res 300 N. Jefferson. 

Farrier, Mrs. Hannah, res 8C6 W. Walnut. 

Faust, D. P., painter, bds North Springfield House. 

Favor, G. M., engineer, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res Commercial st, 

bet Benton and Washington aves, N. S. 
Fay, John, painter, bds 401 N. Main. 
Fay, E. L., conductor, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res cor State st and 

Benton ave, N. S. 
Fay, B. A., Bakery and Restaurant, Commercial st, nr Benton ave 

North Springfield. 
Feam, A. R., bookseller, 143 Public Square, res 409 E. Walnut. 
Fellows, H. F., Mayor of City, and Pres't Springfield Wagon 

Factory, res 210 E. Walnut. 
Fellows, Miss Emma, res 210 E. AValnut. 
Fellows, N. W., salesman Spring#eld Wagon Factory, res 217 E. / 

Walnut. 
Fenner, A. G., conductor, S. L. & S. F. R. R., rooms cor Locust 

st and Benton ave, N. S. 
Fenner, B. W., conductor, S. L. & S. F. R. R., room as above. 
Ferguson, John R., druggist, res 801 N. Main. 
Ferguson, S., (Titus' & Ferguson,'!grocers,) 225 St. Louis, res 604 

Benton ave. 
Ferguson, Mrs. Mary, res 510 Mt. Vernon. 
Ferguson, Ann, col'd, servant, 510 N. Jefferson. 
Ferree, Mrs. Chloe, res. E. Elm, east of DolHson. 
/ Field, S. B., tobacco presser. Porter & Sons, 439 St. Louis, res 

621 Lincoln. 
Fields, Mrs. Sarah, res 211 W. Phelps. 
Fields, Miss Vina, res 211 W. Phelps. 
Fieldy, H., tailor, with B. F. Huntington, 215 College st, res 704 

State. 
Fieldy, Miss Emma, res 704 State. 
Findley, H. B., wagon maker, Springfield Wagon Factory, res. 

207 W. Center. 
Findley, Miss Mary, student, res 207 W. Center. 
Finney, H. M. A., clerk, res cor Pacific street and Washington 

ave., N. S. 



200 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 



BOOKS, STATIOIEY, mi PAPER, 

224 COLLEGE ST., - - - SPRINGFIELD, MO. 

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K.^galar or transient boarders will find at this house i^leasant 
rooms, polite attention and good fare at moderate rates. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTOKY. 201 

Finney, E. A., carpenter, res cor Wash'tn ave and Pacific st, N. S. 
Finnigan, Mrs., works for Mrs. McCabc, Webster, nr Comm'l, N. S. 
Firestone, Joseph, laborer, Eailroad Shops, res Pacific st., bet 

Boonville and Eobberson, N S. 
Fisher, James, phj'^sician, res 717 Boonville. 
Fisher, Mrs. Alcina, dressmaker, res 702 N. Campbell. 
Fisk, M. A., clerk, 128 Public Square, res 505 W. Phelps. 
Fisk, E. W., marble cutter, res 505 W. Phelps. 
Fisk, Miss Lucy J., res 505 W. Phelps. 

Fitzpatrick, M., night watchman, E. E. Shops, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Fitzpatrick, John, section hand, S. L. & S. F. E. E., res. Jeflferson 

street, N S. 
Fitzgerald, Miss Mary S., res 312 Grant. 
Flanner, T. IT., physician and surgeon, 106 Public Square, res 608 

Benton avenue. 
Flatlay, Tliomas, laborer, res 308 E. Phelps. 
Flemming, Miss Emma, works at 504 South. 
Fletcher, H., real estate agent, 205 South, res 300 E. Walnut. 
Fletcher, Miss Junietta, res 300 E. Walnut. 
Fletcher, Miss Josephine, res 300 E. Walnut. 
Fletcher, J., farmer, res Pacific, bet Eobberson & Boonville, N S. 
Flintham, John W., Sup't Springfield Gas Works, 400 Mill street, 

res 506 E. Elm. 
Flitton, Miss Lizzie, dressmaker, 211 St. Louis, bds 508 South. 
Flood, E. E., fireman, S. L. & S. F. E. E., bds with Jno. Zeigler, 

Commercial st, N S. 
Fluth, George, cigar maker, res 400 S. Campbell. 
Foley, J. F., book-keeper, SjDringfield Wagon Factory, resides 21T 

W. Clay. 
Foltz, A. W., carpenter, res cor Comm'l and Eobberson sts, N. S. 
Ford, M., grocer, 212 College, res 901 Concord. 
Fort, J. K., collar maker, with Wm. Mc Adams & Co., 122 Publia 

Square, res 505 Billings. 
Fosley, E., cabinet maker, with Emery & Comstock, 224 South 8t> 

res over store. 
Foss, A. M., traveling salesman, res 309 Brewer's ave. 
Foster, Samuel, mail carrier, res 1205 Washington ave. 
Foster, IMiss Jane, res 1205 Washington ave. 

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202 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Foster, Talbot, col'cl, laborer, res 709 Boonville. 

Fowler, W. E., clerk, 401 Boonville, res 313 W. Phelps. 

Fox, R. H., grocer, Commercial st, near Freight Depot, res Camp 

bell st, near Lumber Yard, N S. 
Fox, Mrs. Nettie Pease, Editor Spirittud Ojferiny, office 215 

South, res GO.S W Walnut. 
Fox, D. M., Associate Editor /S^nritucd Offering, office 215 South, 

res same as above. 
Fox, C. M., clerk, with Doling, Pai'ce & Gray, Commercial street, 

bds with R. H. Fox, N S. 
Frame, A. N., fireman, S. &AV. M. R. R., bds Harding House, N S. 
Franklin, Joseph, col'd, farmer, res 815 Franklin. 
Franklin, Wm., col'd, laborer, res 601 Franklin. 
Frantz, G. K., tinner, with W. H. Mansfield, 131 Public Square, 

bds 212 N. Jefferson. 
Frantz, Henry, carpenter, res 307 S Jefferson. 
Freeman, G. M., traveling salesman, res 410 N. Main. 
Freeman, S. P., traveling salesman, res same as above. 
Freeman, L. H. D., clerk, 105 Public Square, res same as above. 
Freeman, Miss Ella, res same as above. 
Freeman, Miss Alice, res same as above. 
Freeman, Barney, col'd, tobacco roller, with Geo. Anthony, 705 

St. Louis, res rear of 713 same. 
Freeman, Lottie, col'd, res rear of 713 St Louis. 
Freeman, Mar}^, col'd, res same as above. 
Fricke, G. W., grain dealer, res 724 S Campbell. 
Frint, Henry, engineer, S. L, & S. F. R. R., bds Lyon House, N S. 
Fritts, P. M., teamster, res 1103 N Main. 
Frost, Albert, col'd, laborer, res 625 E Walnut. 
Frost, Henry, col'd, laborer, res same as above. 
Fulbright, "Aunt Hannah," col'd, res 1104 Earle. 
Fulbright, Susan, col'd, res same as above. 
Fulbright, Clara, col'd, res same as above. 
Fulbright, Judy, col'd, res same as above. 
Fulbright, C, col'd, washerwoman, res 600 Mill. 
Fulbright, Perry, col'd, laborer, res same as above. 
Fulbright, Harriet, col'd, washerwoman, res same as above. 
Fulbright, L'ving, col'd, servant, 608 Benton ave. 



SPEINSFIELD DIRECTORY. 203 

Fulbrigbt, Minerva, col'd, washerwoman, res G05 Washington ave. 

Fulbright, Green, col'd, farmer, res 412 Fx-anldin. 

Fulbright, Lucy, col'd, servant, 700 E Elm. 

Fulbright, David, col'd, laborer, bds 515 Harrison. 

Fulbright, Jane, col'd, servant, Lyon House, N S. 

Fuller, Geo. H., traveling salesman, bds Metropolitan Hotel. 

Fullerton, Miss Bertie, works at 413 I^ Walnut. 

Fulton, Prof. Jean, teacher, bds Lyon House, N S. 

Fauts, D. E., painter, bds Sanford House, 226 St Louis. 

Furnald, E. T., fireman, S. L. & S. F. E. R., bds Lyon House, N S. 



G 



Gage, John H., merchant, res 701 Pearl. 

Gainer, Lina, col'd, res 1106 Earle. 

Gainer, Jerry, col'd, res 1108 Earle. 

Gaines, John, col'd, farmer, 608 South. 

Galloway, C. F., grocer, 238 South, res 310 S. Campbell. 

Galloway, J. M., res 601 Evans. 

Gait, P. F., Auditor S. & W. M. R. R., res 512 College. 

Gamble, H., shoemaker. Commercial, nr Jefferson, N. S. 

Gardner, B. B., proprietor Young House, 317 South. 

Gardner, J. L., wagon and carriage maker, 221 W. South al, res 

rear of 541 W. Phelps. 
Gardner, L. A., wagon maker, with J. Hodnett, 300 Mill, res 403 

W. Olive. 
Gardner, J. S., (Gardner & Sons, wagon makers,) 218 S. Patten 

al, res 712 S. Main. 
Gardner, J. D., wagon maker, as above, res 716 S. Main. 
Gardner, Miss Jane, works at 309 E. Center. 
Gardner, Mss M. G., res 626 W. Walnut. 
Gardner, Wm., (Gardner Bros, saloon,) 206 College, res 626 W, 

Walnut. 
Gardner, James, saloon as above, res 626 W. Walnut. 
Garwood, W^m., Baggage Master, S. L. & S. F. R. R., bds Lyon 

House, N. S. 
Garwood, Henry, fireman, S. L. & S. F. R. R., bds with B. A. 

Fay, Commercial, N. S. 



204 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Gates, T. J., saddler, with A. P. Routli k Co., 213 Boonville, res 

218 Pearl. 
Gates, Herman, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. R. R , bds Avitli Wm. 

Gates, cor Webster and Pacific, N. S. 
Gates, Miss Mary, res 1010 N Grant. 
Gates, (Goez,) Wm. F., brass burnisher. Railroad Shops, res cor 

Webster and Pacific, N. S. 
Gatewood, Dan'l, cold, farmer, res 728 S Grant. 
Gear, James M., artist, res 805 W Walnut. 
Gear, John M., brick layer, res 805 W. AValnut. 
Gear, John M., jr., brick layer, res 805 W Walnut. 
Geiger, W. F., Circuit Judge, office Court House, res 312 S Grant- 
George, Joseph, blacksmith, res 311 N Main. 
George, Miss Carrie, res 311 N. Main. 
George, Mrs. M., dressmaker, res 503 N Grant. 
Gibson, Wm. J., clerk, 215 Boonville, bds N Campbell. 
Gibson, W. A., physician and surgeon, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Gibson, Mrs. IJ., res Benton ave, u of Atlantic st, N S. 
Gibson, Geo., mail carrier, bds 515 W. Phelps. 
Gil)S()n. James, bar tender, 20G College, bds Benton ave, north 

of Atlantic, N S. 
Gillespie, P. H., (Gillespie & Hegarty, grocers.) 253 Boonville, 

res 1108 N Grant. 
Gillespie, Edward, grocer, as above, res 208 Mill. 
Gillespie, Mrs. Mary, proprietor Pacific House, 208 Mill. 
Gillespie, Miss Annie, res 208 Mill. 
Gillespie, Miss Kate, res 208 Mill. 

Gilmore, Mrs. Sallie, col'd, washerwoman, res 702 State. 
Glenn, Michael, blacksmith, Railroad Shops, res cor Washington 

ave and State st, N S. 
Goddard, F. M., insurance agent, with Hubbard & Miller, 105 

Public Square, res 405 AV. C la;-. 
Gofle, Charles H., book-keeper, res 607 N. Main. 
Gofle, Mrs. ]M. A., proprietor S*:. L u".s Street Hoase, 210 St. 

Louis. 
Golle, T. N., printer, res 210 t- 1. Louir. * 
Go£e, Miss Ora, res 210 St. Louis. 
Golden, Marlir, laborer, S. L. &. S. F. R. R., res near Passenger 

Depot, N S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY, 205 

Ooldsmith, T. G., engineer, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res Jefferson, bet 

Pacific and Locust, N. S. 
Gooch, Wm. T.. saddler, Commercial st, nr Freight Depot, bds 

Delmonico Restaurant, N S. 
Gooch, Miss Julia, works at 801 N Main. 
Good, Dan'l, conductor, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res Washington ave, 

south of Pacific st, N S. 
Goode, R. L., Principal of High School, Jefferson Street Public 

School, bds 305 South. 
Gorton, Wm. R., book-keeper, 211 St. Louis, res 509 W. Walnut. 
Goss, I. N., clerk for McCaskill & Robberson, Commercial st, nr 

Freight Depot, bds with Mi-s. Sully, Jefferson st. 
Gott, Jonathan, teamster, res 532 W Chesnut. 
Gott, Miss Sarah, res 532 W Chesnut. 
Gott, Peter, 'bus-driver, Denton's livery stable, 225 College, res 

528 W Chestnut. 
Gott, Peter B., farmer, res 600 Monroe. 
Gott, Henry, clerk, with Thos. Williams, 216 W Walnut, res 601 

College. 
Gott, John E., teamster, res 408 Franklin. 
Gott, Mrs. Mary, res 311 Brower's ave. 
Gott, Mrs. E. P., res 708 N Main. 
Gott, Joseph, carpenter, res 800 Boonville. 
Gottfried, Conrad, furniture dealer, 234 Boonville, res 413 same. 
Gottfried, Charles, cabinet maker, with Conrad Gottfried, 234 

Boonville, res 413 same. 
Gainstreet, Wm., col'd, farmer, res Pacific, nr Campbell, N S. 
Granade, John A., carpenter, res 406 Poplar. 
Gravens, Miss Melissa, waiter, Lyon House, N S. 
Graves, H. W., traveling salesman, 140 Public Square, res 510 

Boonville. 
Graves, John, gardener, res east of Jefferson road, N S. 
Graves, Mrs. S. C, res 510 Boonville. 
Graves, Miss Lilian, res 510 Boon\ille. 
Gray, J. T. (Doling, Parce & Gray, hardware,) Commercial si, nr 

Freight Depot, N S. 
Gray, Mrs. M., res cor Commercial and Campbell, N S. 
Gray, Nathan, overseer at Springfield Cotton Mills, res 401 N 

Main. 



206 SPRINGFIELD DIEECTORY. 

Graj', Miss Faunio, hair dresser, cor Campbell aud Commercial 

sts., N S. 
Gray, Mrs. Nancy, res 70-4 S Jefferson. 
Gray, Angcline, col'd, waslierwoman, res rear 705 South. 
Gray, Aggie, col'd, washerwoman, res rear 614 St. Louis. 
Gray, Martha, col'd, servant, 814 N Campbell. 
Grayson, Sarah, col'd, washerwoman, res 40G E. Phelps. 
Green, Thomas J., stone mason, res G'24 W Elm. 
Green, Lewis, laborer, res 024 W.Elm. 
Greenlee, C, carpenter, res 503 S Jefferson. 
Greenlee, IMiss F. A., compositor, l^atrlot-Advertiser office, 208 

St. Louis, res 207 E Walnut. 
Greenlee, Miss M. M., res as above. 
Griffith, John M., clerk, 142 Pub. Sq., res GOO College. 
Griffith, D. L., traveling salesman, res 409 N Grant. 
Griffith, J. H., farmer, res 409 N Grant. 
Griffith, ]Miss E. Anna, res 409 N Grant. 
Grigg, John, farmer, res 428 St. Louis. 
Grigg, Miss Emma, teacher, Koom No. 5, Jefferson Street Public 

School, res 428 St. Louis. 
Grigg, Edward, farmer, res 428 St. Louis. 
Grisham, Mrs. Emeline, res G14 E AVater. 
Grisham, Mrs. Elizabeth, weaver, at Springfield Cotton ]Mills, res 

G14 E Water. 
Grisham, Miss Sarah, weaver, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 614 

E Water. 
Grissom, Miss Ellen, res with Mrs. Smith, Benton ave., nr Com- 
mercial si, N S. 
Grissom, Miss Emma, weaver, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 607 

St. Louis. 
Grist, Benjamin, conductor, St. L. & S. F. K. R., res Washington 

ave., nr Pacific si, N S. 
Griswold, R. B., capenter, res 704 S Grant. 

Groves, J., (J. LaDue & Co., hair restorative, etc.,) res 415 Poplar. 
Grubbs, H. B., brick-mason, res 212 E Chesnui 
Grubbs, Chester, clerk, 211 St. Louis, res 212 E Chestnui 
Grubbs, Frank, clerk, 217 South, res 212 E Chestnut. 
Gruner, Miss Mar}', works at 512 N Campbell. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 207 

Gneringer, Mrs. C, res 407 Kimbrough. 

Gueringer, A. V., barber, 216 College, res 325 Cherry. 

Gueringer, Toney, barber, 216 College, res 407 Kimbrough. 

Gueringer, Edward, barber, same as above. 

Guffin, O. H., dealer in musical instruments, 119 Pub., Sq. 

Guffin, Rollin, dealer in musical instruments, 109 Pub., Sq., bds 

317 South. 
Gwinn, James E., collar-maker, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 

Pub. Sq., res 700 State. 



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Hackpath, Wm., teamster, res 311 N. Grant. 

Hackney, Wilson, tinner, with W. H. Mansfield, 131 Pub. Square, 

res 205 W Walnut. 
Hackney, IMrs., res same as above. 
Hadden, J. J., wheelwright, with Stokes & Son, cor Boonville and 

Pacific, bds with same, near Public School, N S. 
Hagood, L. M., col'd, Pastor Colored M. E. Church, res 305 East 

Phelps. 
Hague, John, blacksmith, with W. H. Lyman, 202 Mill, res 500 

Franklin. 
Haguewood, L. D., barkeepei', 124 Public Sq., res 218 E Water. 
Haile, Mrs. Sarah A,, dressmaker, res 323 Cherry. 
Hale, J. H., wagon yard, Campbell street, southwest of Freight 

Depot, N S. 
Hall, F. A., Principal Preparatory Dep't, Drury College, bds 305 

South street. 
Hall, Mrs. M. L., res cor Benton ave and Locust st, N S. 
Hall, A. P., teacher, res cor Benton ave and Locust st, N S. 
Hall, Wm. A., draggist, 110 Public Square, res 508 N Main. 
Hall, Wm., jr., clerk, 110 Public Square, res same as above. 
Hall, Miss Lizzie, res same as above. 

Hall, Robert, farmer, res cor Locust st and Benton ave, N S. 
Hall, Armster, col'd, farmer, res 600 Boonville. 
Hall, Archibald, col'd, porter. Metropolitan Hotel, res 600 Boonv. 
Hall, Betsey, col'd, washerwoman, res same as above. 
Hamilton, T. H., engineer, S. & W\ M. Railroad, res 514 N Main, 



208 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

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SPBINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 209 

Hamlin, C. C, carpenter, res 901 N Main. 

Hancock, "Wm., col'd, laborer, res Benton ave, north of Atlantic 

street, N S. 
Hancock, Mrs. Amanda, col'd, washerwoman, res rear of 306 Mill. 
Hancock, Abbie, col'd, rear of 715 St Louis. 
Hanna, A., stock dealer, res 216 E Pine. 
Hanna, Frank, col'd, laborer, res 304 W Calhoun. 
Hansford, Dr. L., proprietor Lyon House, N S. 
Hanson, John, tinner, with C. Gage, 135 Public Square, bds 324 

St. Louis. 
Hare, C. L., laborer. Railroad Shops, bds N. Springfield House. 
Hargreaves, Thomas, manufacturer of soda water, 323 W. Lynn, 

residence same. 
Harmon, Peter, farmer, res rear of 707 South. 
Harmon, Mrs. Jane, washerwoman, res same as above. 
Harper, James, col'd, laborer, res 504 N Pearl. 
Harper, Moses, col'd, laborer, res same as above. 
Harrington, Napoleon, col'd, teamster, res 413 E Elm. 
Harris, James A., book-binder, 126 Pub. Sq., res 414 E Elm. 
Harris, James, cigar maker, with W. G. Porter & Sons, 435 St 

Louis, res 208 S DolHson; 
Harris, Sophia, col'd, cook, at 219 College, res rear 614 St. Louis. 
Harris, Richard, col'd, laborer, res 506 N Pearl. 
Harrison, Miss Margaret, works at 708 Boonville. 
Hartman, Miss Josephine, waiter. North Springfield House. 
Hartsel, John, carpenter, res 714 South. 
Harvey, TV. C, carpenter. Railroad Shops, res Boonville st, near 

Public School, N S. 
Harvey, Thomas, carpenter, res 305 Brower's ave. 
Harvey, Albert, cabinet maker, with E. Sander, 219 Boonville st, 

res 305 Brower's avenue. 
Harvey, Mrs. Hannah, res same as above. 
Harwood, Alfred P., res 1322 Benton avenue. 
Harwood, Charles E., res 609 Benton avenue. 
Harwood, Miss Isabel H., student, Drury College, resides same 

as above. 
Haskins, Fred., policeman, 503 S Campbell. 
Hasley, Thomas, fireman S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds with B. A. 

Fay, Commercial st., N S. 



210 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Haswell, A. M., clerk in Railroad Land Office, Commercid streei^ , 

N S., ros 1203 N Jefferson. 
Hatcher, Granville, col'd, blacksmith, 221 W. South alley, resides 

611 S. Campbell. 
Hatfield, C. L., employe at Springfield Wagon Factory, res 609 • 

Billings. 
Hatfield, J. W., tailor, res 914 W Elm. 
Haughawout, W. H., Deputy U. S. Marshal, office 201 Boonville, 

res 503 Benton ave. 
Havens, H. E., Sup't Springfield and Western Missouri Railway, 

office in depot building, res 321 Cherry. 
Havird, Beverly, pump maker, bds G21 W Elm. 
Hawkins, Miss Mattie, bds 401 N Main. 
Hayden, W. J., Missionary American Sunday School Union, offi^ce 

104 Public Square, res 409 S Jefferson. 
Hayden, Jesse, carpenter, res 503 S Campbell. 
Hayden, Thomas, fireman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res cor Comml 

and Clay, N S. 
Hayes, Patrick, policeman, res 705^ Boonville. 
Hayes, J. R., book-keeper, 215 St Louis, res 212 N Jefferson. 
Hayes, IMi-s. M. C, res 212 N Jefferson. 
Hayes, Miss Helen, res same as above. 
Hayes, Miss Leila, res same as above. 
Hayes, Miss Clara, res same as above. 
Hayes, Miss Margaret, seamstress, res 702 N. Main. 
Hayes, James, laborer, res same as above. 

Hayes, Miss Eva, weaver, Springfield Cot. Mills, res 607 St. Louisa. 
Hayes, Michael, laborer, res 702 N Main. 
Hayes, James, livery stable, 218 Boonville, res 206 W. Phelps. 
Hayes, John, teamster, res 511 N Grant. 
Haymaker, Mrs. Anna M., res 500 W State. 

Haynes, H. H., General Fuel Agent, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res- 
Jefferson ave., nr State st., N. S. 
Heacker, F. A., Southwestern Cigar Factory, cor Commercial st^ 

and Jefferson ave., N. S., res same. 
Heacker, F. L., cigar-maker as above, res same. 
Headley, L., train dispatcher, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Bentant 

ave., bet Locust and Pacific sts., N. S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 21L 

Headley, A. C, auctioneer, res 515 N Jefferson. 

Headley, W. S., prodnce dealer, 221 South, res 515 N. Jefferson. 

Headley, O. M., produce dealer, Lebanon, res as above. 

Headley, F. E., (Sutter & Headley, grocers,) 215 Boonville, res 
same as above. 

Heath, A. W., cooper, 201 N Jefferson, res 401 W Olive. 

Heaton, G. N., shoemaker, res 503 S Campbell. 

Hedges, A. G., land agent, res 820 N Jefferson. 

Hedges, Mrs. B. C, res Pacific st., nr Robber son ave., N. S. 

Heer, C. H., (C. H. Heer & Co., merchants,) 209 Boonville, re» 
511 Boonville. 

Heer, Henry, clerk, with C. H. Heer & Co., as above, res as above. 

Heer, C. H., jr., clerk, as above, res same. 

Heer, Miss Agnes, res as above. 

Hefternan, F., attorney-at-law, 107 Pub. Sq., res 50G Boonville. 

Heffeman, W. H., engineer, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Jefferson 
ave., nr Pacific, N. S. 

Heflernan, Mrs. Lizzie, dressmaker, res Jefferson, nr Pacific, N. S. 

Heffernan, Mrs. Aggie, res 514 N. Main. 

Hegarty, James, (Gillespie & Hegarty, grocers,) 253 Boonville^ 
bds 208 Mill. 

Hegarty, John, peddler, bds as above. 

Hellwig, J. F. W., shoemaker, 212^^ South, res 216 Boonville. 

Helsinger, Miss Kate, works at 426 St. Louis. 

Helsinger, IMiss Mary, works at 401 N Campbell. 

Henderson, Easter, col'd, res rear 611 S Jefferson. 

Hendrex, J. K., farmer, res rear 507 Market. 

Hendrick, W. R., printer, res 407 E Walnut. 

Hendricks, Mrs. M. J., res cor Atlantic and Benton, N. S. 

Hendry, E. E., marble dealer, res 810 College. 

Heninger, John, butcher, with H. L. Baldwin, Commorcial st., 
bds Harding House, N. S. 

Henshey, D. C, (Henshey & Woodbury, merchants,) 211 Boon- 
ville, res 221 Benton ave. 

Henslee, J. B., teller, Greene County National Bank, 106 Public- 
Square, res 408 South. 

Henslee, B. W., tobacconist, res 703 Boonville. 

Henslee, Miss Alice, res as above. 



■212 ■ SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Herman, C, res nr Steam Pump, N. S. • 

Herndon, James, bricklayer, res 729 South. 

Herring, Otto, miller, at Scbmook's Mill, 400 Boonville, bds 408 
Boonville. 

Herring, Miss Annie, works at 211 E "Walnnt. 

Hester, Samuel, col'd, laborer, res 302 Washington ave. 

Hester, Lucinda, col'd, res same as above. 

Hester, Amanda, col'd, washerwoman, res as above. 

Heytman, Charles, brass moulder. Railroad Shops, res cor Wash- 
ington ave. and State si, nr Round House, N. S. 

Higgs, Will, col'd, laborer, res rear of 301 N Jefferson. 

Higgs, Mary, col'd, servant, 418 E Walnut. 

Higgs, Peggy, col'd, res 701 South. 

Hightower, W. G., cigar maker, with James Anthony, 130 Public 
Square, res 401 W Olive. 

Hightower, Mrs. Mary, res as above. 

Hightower, G. R., laborer, res as above. 

Hightower, Mary, col'd, res rear of 601 St. Louis. 

Hightower, Caroline, col'd, res as above. 

Hightower, John, col'd, res 605 St. Louis. 

Hightower, Albert, col'd, res 1100 Earle. 

Hill, Charles W., printer, Times office, 217 South, res 705 Boon- 
ville st. 

Hill, John M., teamster, res 301 N Grant. 

Hill, Mrs. Catherine, res 614 E Walnut. 

Hill, Miss Sophia, dressmaker, res as above. 

Hill, IVIiss Kate, dressmaker, res as above. 

Hines, J. H., traveling salesman, res 810 Boonville. 

Hitchens, G. W., engineer, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Pacific st, 
bet Benton and Jefferson aves, N S. 

Hitchens, R. M., fireman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds with G. W. 
Hitchens, as above. 

Hoag, C. B., harness maker, with Wm. Me Adams & Co., Commer- 
cial st, nr Freight Depot, N S, res 1324 N Jefferson st. 

JHoag, John, res same as above. 

Hodgdon, F. P., machinist. Railroad Shops, bds with Mrs. Sully, 
Jefferson, nr Pacific, N S. 

Hodges, Robert, tobacconist, with G. H. McCann, bds 620 E 
Water. 



SPKINaFIELD DIRECTORY. 21^ 

Hodnett, James, wagon mani^facturer, 300 Mill, bds 208 Mill. 

Hodson, George, macliinist, Railroad Shops, N S, res 819 N Jef- 
ferson. 

Hodson, Joseph, machinist, Railroad Shops, N S, res 714 Wash- 
ington. 

Hodson, ]\Iiss Elizabeth, works at GOO Benton ave. 

Hoffelt, J. M., meat market, 303 Boonville, bds 212 Boonville. 

Hogan, Mrs. Louisa, res 607 St. Lonis. 

Hoit, G. P., carpenter, res 510 S Main. 

Holden, Geo., carpenter. Railroad Shops, res Washington ave, 
north of Atlantic st, N S. 

Holden, David, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds on Jefferson 
road, nr machine shop, N S. 

Holdman, Mrs., seamstress, res 490 W Olive. 

Holland, C B., (Holland & Sons, bankers,) 144 Pnblic Square,, 
res 319 S Jefferson. 

Holland, W. C, (Holland & Sons, bankers,) same as above. 

Holland, T. B., (Holland & Sons, bankers,) 144 Public Square^ 
res 400 St. Louis. 

Holland, Lee, teller First National Bank, res 309 E. Center. 

Holland, J. L., retired merchant, res 211 E. Walnut. 

Holland, Miss Viola, res same as above. 

Hollister, J. W., gardener, res 511 College. 

Holly, Myron, claim agent, res 1001 N Campbell. 

Holman, D. S., Springfield Nursery, 807 S Campbell. 

Holman, Geo. W., stone cuttter, res 501 State. 

Holmau, Mrs. A. B., seamstress, res 806 College. 

Holmes, Louis, col'd, laborer, res rear of 601 St. Louis. 

Houk, A. P., grocer. Commercial st, nr Robberson ave, N S. 

Hood, Martin, laborer, Railroad Shops, res cor Pacific and Boon- 
ville, N S. 

Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, rooms 308 College. 

Hook, G. B., brick maker, Benton ave, nr Steam Pump, N S. 

Hook, Wm., brick maker, same as above. 

Hoover, Jerome, col'd, barber, with John Coker, 305 St. Louis^ 
bds rear of 615 St. Louis. 

Hopper, J. G., painter, with Wm. Mathie, N S, bds cor Robber- 
son a- e and Slats st, N S. 



21-i SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Horine,S. H., (S. H. Horiue & Co., wholesale liquor dealers,) 172 

St. Louis, res 401 N Campbell. 
Horiue, Mrs. H., res same as above. 
Horn, Squire, col'd, laborer, res rear of 704 St. Louis. 
Horn, Nellie, eol'cl, washerwoman, res 514 E. Center. 
Hornbeak, John, merchant at Linden, Christian county, res 402 

N. Campbell. 
Hornbeak, "W. C, salesman with C. H. Heer & Co., 207 Boonville, 

res 415 N. Campbell. 
Hornbostel, August, cigar manufacturer, 221 Boonville, res 413 

Boonville. 
Hornbuckle, K., col'd, teamster, res 501 N Jefferson. 
Houghton, Mrs. Priscilla AV., teacher in Wasliing4,on street Colored 

Public School, res 311 Brower's ave. 
Houghton, Miss Jeanette, teacher, res as above. 
House, John, employee Springfield Wagon Factory, res 215 E 

"Water. 
House, Henry, painter, res 308 N. Pearl. 
House, "Wm., carpenter, res 604 N. Campbell. 
Houston, Geo. M., machinist, Railroad Shops, bds with Mrs. Sully, 

Jefferson, nr Pacific, N S. 
Howard, James, laborer, res 305 E Center. 
Howard, Lucy, col'd, res rear of 30G E Phelps. 
Howard, Richard, col'd, well-digger, res 613 S Jefferson. 
Howard, John, col'd, laborer, res 706 S Jefferson. 
Howe, Isaac, tobacconist, with G. H. McCann, 235 St. Louis, bds 

Sanford House. 
Howell, H. E., attorney at law, 291 South, res 403 State. 
Howell, J. H., (Werth, Lord & Howell, insurance,) 207 Public 

Square, bds Metropolitan Hotel. 
Howell, Madison, farmer, res 413 W Clay. 
Howell, Peter, col'd, teamster, res 229 N Jefferson. 
Howell, Dennis, col'd, res as above. 
Hoyle, Miss Mary, reeler, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 308 E 

Water. 
Hubbard, W. D., County Attorney, ofl&ce at Court House, res 306 

State. 
Hubbard, J. T., insurance agent, 106 Public Square, res four 

miles east of city. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 215 

Hubbard, J. H., clerk, 208 College, bds 219 College. 

Hubbell, L. W., (L. W. Hubbell & Co, druggists,) 139 Public Sq., 

res 429 E AValuut. 
Hudson, Thomas J., painter, res 310 W Phelps. 
Hudson, Ben., col'd, i^lasterer, res 624 St. Louis. 
Hudspeth, Jennie, col'd, servant, 414 St Louis. 
Huff, Henderson, well digger, bds 609 St Louis. 
Huffsmith, Otto, fireman, yS. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds with Willis 

Augustus, cor Boonville & Park, N S. 
Hulse, Wm., engineer. Steam Pump, Washington ave, N S. 
Hunter, A. D., student, Drury College, bds Fairbanks Hall. 
Huntington, B. F., merchant tailor, 215 College, res 402 W. Olive. 
Huntington, C. G., expressman, res 319 E Elm. 
Hursh, S., merchant, 207 South, res 402 E Walnut. 
Hurst, T. W., marble dealer, 400 College, res 307 W Olive. 
Hurst, Miss Ada, dressmaker, res 307 W. Olive. 
Hui'st, Miss Maggie C, dressmaker, res same as above. 
Hurst, W. T., hack driver for H. F. Denton, 225 College, bds 

229 same. 
Hurst, Jordan, col'd, blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

711 South. 
Hutchinson, T. J., grocer, 211|^ South, res 226 St. Louis. 
Hyde, W. A., physician and surgeon, ofiice 203 South, res 412 

EAVater. 
Hyde, Benj. W., clerk, 140 Pub. Sq., res 412 E Water. 
Hymer, Thomas, dealer in lightning rods, res 303 Pacific. 



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Imler, Peter, grocer, 328 Boonville, res 309 E. Pine. 

Ingraham, C. O., Foreman of Bridge Building, S. L. & S. F. Rail- 
road, res cor Boonville and Atlantic, N S. ' 

Ingram, S. N., Ingram & McCracken's Mill, 7 miles southeast of 
city, res 710 South. 

Ingram, A. F., County Treasurer, office Court House, res 506 Mt. 
Vernon. 

Ingram, C. R., printer. Leader office, res as above. 

Ingram, Herschel, farmer, res 710 South. 



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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 217 

Ingram, Miss Sallie, teacher, res 506 Mt. Vernon. 

Ingram, Miss Mollie, teacher, res as above. 

Innes, Perrot L., insurance and real estate agent, 203 Boonville, 

res 1100 N Campbell. 
Innes, Robert L., civil engineer, office 203 Boonville, res as above. 
Innes, Miss Kate C, res as above. 
Innes, Miss Mary H., res as above. 
Innes, Miss S., res with Mrs. Kellett, Washington ave, north of 

Atlantic st, N S. 
Inyard, Green, col'd, porter, 123 Public Square, res 407 E Water. 
Irvay, Charles, stencil cutter, res 616 W Walnut. 
Isbel, Aaron, col'd, stone mason, res 307 Washington ave. 
Ish, Dr. J. C. B., millinery and notions, 225 South, res 500 South. 
Israel, John A. F., peddler, res 707 S. Main. 
Ivy, Nathan, wiper, Round House, res Washington ave, nr Steam 

Pump, N S. 



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Jack, Mrs. Lucy, col'd, washerwoman, res 231 N Evans. 

Jackson, J. C, grocer, cor Jefferson and Commercial st, N. S.» 
and proprietor North SiDringfield House. 

Jackson, E. J., laborer. Railroad Shops, res Division, near Camp- 
bell, N S. 

Jackson, Wm., laborer, Spring'd Wagon Factory, res 214 N Main. 

Jackson, Mrs. Nannie P., milliner, res 418 Boonville. 

Jackson, Jehu, teamster, res rear of 505 S Market. 

Jackson, W. F., cold, laborer, res 509 Weaver. 

Jarrett, J. M., (Newsom & Jarrett, produce dealers,) 242 South, 
res 302 South. 

Jarrett, Parker, col'd, farmer, res 824 Washington ave. 

Jarrett, Jackson, col'd, farmer, res 605 Washington ave. 

Jay, Robert W., clerk, Metropolitan Hotel, 220 College. 

Jeffers, Robert, bds 215 W Olive. 

Jeff, , col'd, works at 211 E Walnut. 

Jenkins, R. P., blacksmith, 414 Boonville, res 418 same. 

Jenkins, John, laborer, res 1307 N. Campbell. 

Jenkins, Robert, (Stoughton & Jenkins, saloon,) Commercial st, 

nr Freight Depot, bds Delmonico Restaurant, N S. 

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218 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Jerry, , col'd, laborer, works at 319 S JeflFerson. 

Johannsen, H. F., mei'chant tailor, res 232 Boonville. 
John, Jeremiah, laborer, 309 N Campbell, res 415 W Phelps. 
Johnson, M. ISL, City Marshal, office Council Room, 143 Pub. Sq., 

i-es 30G St. Louis. 
Johnson, C. P., civil engineer, res 320 St Louis. 
Johnson, W. E., butcher, res 713 South. 
Johnson, Miss Lula E., teacher, res 1100 Weaver. 
Johnson, Mrs. C. L., dressmaker, res 705 Boonville. 
Johnson, F. S., carpenter, res 1100 Weaver. 
Johnson, Mrs! M., res State st, near Round House, N S. 
Johnson, Mrs. Serena, res with Mrs. G.imble, Comm'l st, N S. 
Johnson, Miss Sarah, bds with Wm. Mathie, cor Robberson and 

State, N S. 
Johnson, Robert, laborei*, res GOO N Grant. 
Johnson, Frank, marble dealer, bds 307 W Olive. 
Johnson, William M., carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

408 Mt. Vernon st. 
Johnson, Miss, clerk, with Peck & Clark, 140 Public Square, bds 

219 College. 
Johnson, Lewis, blacksmith, res 510 Mt. Vernon st. 
Johnson, William, laborer, res 302 State. 
Johnson, John, laborer, res same as above. 
Johnson, Miss Mary, works at GOO Lincoln. 
Johnson, Alex., col'd, res 510 Harrison. 

Johnson, Tabitha, col'd, washerwoman, res 312 S. Patten al. 
Johnson, Benj., col'd, laborer, 120 Pab. Sq., res 312 S. Patten al. 
Johnson, Thomas, col'd, res rear of 615 E. Walnut. 
Johnson, Emeline, col'd, re^ same as above. 
Johnson, George, col'd, laborer, res same as above. 
Johnson, Amanda, col'd, washerwoman, res 312 W Phelps. 
Johnson, Ruth A., col'd, washerwoman, res same as above. 
Johnson, Alice, col'd, cook. North Springfield House. 
Jones, T. H., attorney at law, offi !e with Thrasher & Yonn^', 125 

Public Square, bds 311 South. 
Jones, George M., farmer, res east end of Chestnut. 
Jones, McLain, law stu lent, res 409 E Walnut. 
Jones, Clayton, cai-^ienter, bds Lyon House. N S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 219 

Jones, Joseph, bar tender, 222 College, res 715 South. 

Jones, Mrs. Sarah, res 715 St Louis. 

Jones, Miss Jennie, res same as above. 

Jones, Mrs. M. A., dressmaker, res 717 South. 

Jones, Miss M. A., res same as above. 

Jones, "William, butcher, with Atzert & Sampey, 213 South, res 

719 same. 
Jones, T. A., hostler at Stoughton's stable, bds cor Commercial 

and Boonville, N S. 
Jones, Thomas, machinist, res 626 W Walnut. 
Jones, Mrs. M. A., res 621 Lincoln. 
•Jones, F. S., stock dealer, res 514 N. Jefferson. 
Jones, Miss Delia, res same as above. 
Jones, Kichard, col'd, laborer, res rear of 507 S Main. 
Jones, W. H., col'd, teacher, bds 310 Benton avenue. 
Jones, John, col'd, laborer, res rear of 306 Mill. 
Jones, Eliza, col'd, res 406 E Phelps. 

Jones, Brown, col'd, laborer, res Pacific, near Boonville, N S. 
Jopes, Samuel H., shoemaker, res 427 St. Louis. 
Jordan, Betsey, col'd, washerwoman, res 210 E. South alley. 
Joslin, William, teamster, bds with T. J. Woodle, Pacific st, nr 

Jefferson ave, N. S. 
Joslin, G. W., bds 215 W Olive. 

Jost, Philip, brewer, with S. Dingeldein, 901 College. 
Julian, A. M., attorney at law, 219 Olive, res 304 Boonville. 
Julian, Miss Nellie, dressmaker, with Mrs. Durst, Phelps avenue, 

res same as above. 
Julian, Miss Jennie, teacher, res same as above. 
Julian. James R., clerk, with Mrs. S. A. Julian, 304 Boonville. 
Julian, Mrs. S. A., grocer, 304 Boonville, res same. 



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Kane, Robert, col'd, laborer, Springfield Iron Works, res 609 

Washington ave. 
Kaneen, Robert, plasterer, res 1109 N Jefferson. 
Kassler, Julius, (Kassler & Paxson, undertakers,) 223 College, 

res 405 W Phelps. 



220 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Kaiifholz, H. H., grocer, Farmers' Store, Commercial ht, nr Rob 

berson ave, N S., res same. 
Ivaufliok, Henry, clerk, Farmers' Store, as above. 
Kearney. M., Master Mechanic, Railroad Shops, res Benton ave, 

bet Locust and Division sts, N S. 
Kearney, James, engineer, S. L. «fe S. F. Railroad, bds Lyon 

Honse, N S. 
Kearney, David, fireman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds Lyon House, 

North Springfield. 
Keel, Wm., laborer, col'd, res 716 E Phelps. 
Keener, Martin, bakery and confectionery, 808 Boonville. 
Keet, J. T., (Keet, Rountree & Co., wholesale merchants,) 120, 

122 Public Square, res 325 St. Louis. 
Keet, James E., (Keet, Rountree & Co., as above,) res 211 E 

"Walnut. 
Keet, Thomas W., (McGregor, Noe & Keet, hardware,) 215 St. 

Louis, res 323 E Walnut. 
Keet, John C, merchant, 125 Public Square, res 211 Kimbrough. 
Keet, Charles, clerk, with Keet, Rountree & Co., as above, bds 

501 College. 
Keets, Rachel, col'd, cook, res 220 N Jefterson. 
Keifer, John, section hand, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Commer- 
cial st, bet Benton and Washington aves, N S. 
Keiser, H. B. A., draughtsman, Springtield Iron Works, bds 219 

College. 
Keith, J. A., dealer in j^atent rights, bds Harding House, N S. 
Keller, David, laborer, res 545 W Phelps. 
Kellett, Mrs. R. I., teacher, res Washington ave, n of Atlantic st. 

North Springfield. 
Kelley, J. M., City Treasurer, clerk with Keet, Rountree & Co., 

120 Public Square, and proprietor Transient House, 805 South. 
Kelley, R. B., telegraph operator, res 305 South. 
Kelley, Miss M. E., student. Public School, res 218 N Pearl. 
Kelley, Mrs. Anna, res 510 Nj Campbell. 

Kelley, John, col'd, machinist. Railroad Shops, res 1810 Wash- 
ington ave. 
Kelley, Floyd, col'd, peddler, res 808 Weaver. 
Kelsey, R. L., engineer, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Jeft'erson ave, 

nr State st, N S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTOKY. 221 

Kenlock, R. B., carpenter, Railroad Shops, bds with John Zeigler, 
Commercial, nr Boonville, N S. 

Kenna, M. E., marble dealer, 300 South, res 428 E Walnut. 

Kennan, Thomas, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds Lyon 
House, N S. 

Kennedy, Jos. C, commission merchant, with J. M. Doling, nr 
Freight Depot, res Locust, nr Campbell, N S. 

Kennedy, John L., (Kennedy & Druhe, lumber dealers,) Camp- 
bell, res Locust, nr Campbell, N S. 

Kenned}'-, Augustus, clerk at Lumber Yard, as above. 

Kennedy, Dan'l C, Editor Leader^ office 204 Boonville, res 501 
S Main. 

Kentling, F., country store, res 335 market. 

Kenton, J. E., book-keeper, with C. H. Heer & Co., 207 Boonville, 
res 606 Lincoln. 

Kerr, Columbus, mechanic, res 310 W Olive. 

Kerr, Thomas G., printer. Times office, 217 South, bds 604 N 
Campbell. 

Kersey, Thomas, (Kersey & Druley, attorneys at law,) 212 Col- 
lege, res 614 W Walnut. 

Kersey, B., retired merchant, res 701 Billings. 

Kershaw, James, weaver, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 409 E Pine. 

Killgore, Miss Mary, works at 430 E Walnut. 

Kimberlen, Miss R. J., works at 501 S. Main. 

Kimbrough, Overton, col'd, blacksmith, res 215 Hampton ave. 

Kimbrough, James H., col'd, farmer, res rear of 614 St. Louis. 

Kimbrough, John, col'd, teamster, res 625 St. Louis. 

Kimbrough, M. A., col'd, res 215 Hampton ave. 

Kimbrough, Eliza, col'd, servant, 430 St. Louis. 

Kime, John, grocer, (Brower & Kime, grocers,) 609 N Campbell, 
res same. 

Kincaid, J. M., blacksmith. Railroad Shops, res Jefferson ave, nr 
Locust st, N S. 

King, C. L., physician and surgeon, 135 Public Square, res 602 
Boonville. 

Kinney, J. C, painter. Railroad Shops, N S, res 607 Lincoln st. 

Kinney, A. F., livery stable, cor South al and Pearl st, res 413 W 
Phelps. 



222 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Kinney, T. M., merchant tailor, 208 South, res 321 E Elm. 

Kinney, Charles, bar keeper, res 413 AV Phelps. 

Kinney, Eliza, col'd, cook, 308 St. Louis. 

Kinser, H. O., laborer on S. & W, M. Railroad, res cor Boonville 

and Division, N S. 
Kintrea, John, traveling salesman, with C. H. Heer & Co., 207 

Boonville, res 705 N Main. 
Kintrea, Wm., clerk, 101 Public Square, res GOG N Campbell. 
Ivintrea, James, hostler, Avith H. F. Denton, 225 College, bds 229 

same. 
Kintrea, James, painter, res GOG N Campbell. 
Ivirby, Wm. M., Deputy County Clerk, office in Court House, res 

400 E Walnut. 
Kirby, J. M., Saloon, 124 Public Square, res three miles southeast 

of city. 
Kirby, Miss Emeline, res 520 Weaver. 
Kirk, Johnson, farmer, res 315 W Center. 
Kirkham, John, saddler, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 Public 

Square, res 505 S Grant. 
Kise, Miss Annie, works at 229 College. 
Kise, G. W., hostler, with H. F. Denton, 227 College, res 400 W 

Olive. 
Kise, Miss Olive, res as above. 
Kise, Miss Ellen, res as above. 
Kise, !Miss Anna, res as above. • 

Kise, Miss Fannie, res as above. 
Kissee, Mrs. M., res west of Franklin Square, N S. 
Kite, John, carpenter, res 501 Weaver. 
Kline, John A., carpenter, res 515 W Olive. 
Klyman, Geo. (S. H. Horine & Co., wholesale liquor dealers,) 217 

St. Louis, bds St. Louis Street House. 
Knapp, David, carj^enter, res 716 Florence. 
Knott, Mrs. L. E., res 305 E Walnut. 
Knott, Miss Lizzie, res as above. 

Knowles, H. Y., clerk, 126 Public Square, res 501 N Grant. 
Knox, Alex., car inspector, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Washing 

ton ave, nr Pacific st, N S. 
Koch, J. H., jeweler, 204 South, res 413 E Walnut. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTORY. 223 

Koenigsbruk, August, cabinet maker, res G08 S Campbell. 
Koontz, Miss Cora B., res SOtt Soutli. 
Kraft, Charles, clerk, 403 Boonville, bds 212 Boonville. 
Kunsman, IVIiss Sarah, waiter. Young House, 211 South. 
Kussman, Rev. T. H., Priest Catholic Church, res 419 N Campb'l. 



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Lack, Charles, res 609 Boonville. 

LaClair, John, machinist, Eailroad Shops, bds with Mrs. Sully, 

Jefferson nr Pacific, N S. 
LaDue, Jay, (LaDue & Co., hair restorative, &c.,) 209 South, res 

40G Harrison. 
Laii', E. H., Sexton of Maple Park Cemetery, res 800 S Campbell. 
Lair, Geo., res rear 545 W Phelps. 
Lair, Peter, Pastor Colored Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 

res 213 Hampton ave. 
Lair, Finis, col'd, blacksmith, res rear 545 W Phelps. 
Laker, F. W., fireman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Robberson 

ave., nr Pacific, N S. 
Lamb, Miss Hattie, works at 509 State. 

Lambert, Jesse, carder at Springfield Cot. Mills, res 400 Monroe. 
Lambert, Mrs. Mary, seamstress, res as above. 
Lambert, Miss Louisa, seamstress, res as above. 
Lambert, R. J., shoemaker, res 1010 N Grant. 
Lamoreaux, C. H., (Sawyer & Lamoreaux, editors Springfield 

Thnes,) office 217 South, res 310 E Elm. 
Langenberg, Geo. F., (Doling & Langenberg, merchants,) Com- 
mercial nr Freight Depot, bds with Mrs. Sully, Jefferson near 

Pacific, N S. 
Langston, B. H., Deputy Collector U. S. Internal Revenue, office 

204 Boonville, res 402 Harrison. 
Lapham, A. M., (Lapham & Co., real estate agents.) office 107 

Public Square, res 401 E Elm. 
Lawrence, T. H. B., Probate Judge, office at Court House, res 

801 Boonville. 
Lawrence, Benj. D., plasterer, bds 311 South. 
Lawrence, ]VIrs. M. J., dressmaker, 221 South, res same. 



224 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Lawson, Mrs. Ellen D., res cor Jefferson and Pacific, N S. 
Leach, D. C, (Leach Sc Tracey, editors J'atriot-Adoertiser,)of&ce 

'208 St. Louis, res 700 E Elm. 
Leach, Miss Emma L., music teacher, res as above. 
Leach, Miss Hattie, student Drury College, res as above. 
Leathers, W. F., contractor, res 014 E Elm. 
Leathers, Thomas, clerk, 128 Pub. Sq., bds 305 South. 
Leavitt, C. F., (Newton & Leavitt, attorneys at law,) 203 Boonville, 

res 1 mile northwest of city. 
Leckie, W. G., carpenter, Railroad Shop, bds with John Zeigler,. 

Commercial, N S. 
LeCount, J. E., harness maker, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 12'2 

Public Square, res 009 Mt. Vernon. 
Lee, A. R, (A. R. Lee & Co., merchant tailors,) 231 South. 
Lee, W. E., same as above. 
Lee, F. R., machinist, Railroad Shops, res Robberson ave, north 

of State, N S. 
Lee, W. H., bricklayer, bds North Springfield House. 
Leedy, W. J., clerk, 108 Public S<iuare, bds 219 College. 
Leedy, Mrs. Margaret, res 701 Benton. 
Leedy, Miss Sue, res 703 N Jefferson. 
Leedy, Miss Kate, res 801 Boonville. 
Leek, Mrs. Eppa, res 411 Franklin. 

Leeper, Jacob, col'd, laborer, res nr Ebenezer road, N S. 
Beeper, Maria, col'd, res as above. 
Leftwich, Mrs. Lena, res 511 College. 
Leneau, Balaam, col'd, teamster, res 708 E "Water. 
Lenington, J. B., teamster, res 1219 N Jefferson. 
Lester, Edwin, tailor, with B. F. Huntington, 215 College, res 

411 Franklin. 
Lewin, Harriet, col'd, waslierwoman, res 305 N Main. 
Lewin, Abbie, col'd, washerwoman, res as above. 
Lewis, J. W., carriage maker, 222 W South al., res 506 N Main. 
Lewis, Mrs. J., nurse, res 317 South. 
Lewis, Mrs. Sophia, res State nr Washington ave, N S. 
Lewis, S. P., col'd. Principal Washington Street Colored Public 

School. 
Lewis, Samuel, col'd, laborer, res east of Railroad Shops, N S. 







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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 225 

Lewis, Young, col'd, laborer, res 502 Weaver. 

Lewis, Philis, col'd, res rear of 535 W Center. 

Lewy, Miss Carrie, res 407 W Center. 

Leysaht, Louis, machinist, Railro&d Shops, res Robberson ave, 

nr Locust, N S. 
Lick, Henry, printer, office of Southicester, N S, res 1103 N JettV 
Li^ht, S. N., carpenter, res 508 S Jefferson. 
Likens, J. H., farmer, res 800 Boonville. 
Lilley, Miss Emma, teacher, room No. 3, Jefferson Street Public 

School, res 315 E Elm. 
Lilley, Miss Alice E., res 315 E Elm. 

Lillie, J. H., (Evans & Lillie, bakery and restaurant,) 219 College.. 
Lillis, John, laborer, Railroad Shops, res Benton avenue, near 

Pacific, N S. 
Lillis, P. H., laborer, bds as above. 
Lillis, Miss Kate, works at 1203 N Jefferson. 
Lindsey, D. D., farmer, res 212 Kimbrough. 
Lindsey, Miss Nannie, res as above. 
Lindsey, Miss Lou, res as above. 
Lindsey, Miss Emma, res as above. 
Lippman, Jacob, tailor, with B. F. Huntington, 215 College, res 

410 N Jefferson. 
Lisenby, Mrs. Susan, res 320 Cherry. 
Lisenby, John W., (Milner & Lisenby, real estate agents,) 126 

Public Square, res as above. 
Littlefield, W. D., Supt. Telegraph, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, office 

at Passenger Depot, bds with B. A. Fay, Commercial, N S. 
Lloyd, Sam'l, brick layer, res 805 College. 
Lloyd, Miss Marietta, res as above. 
Lloyd, Miss Emma A., res as above. 
Long, Miss Melinda, works at 409 Lynn. 
Long, Susan, col'd, works at 503 Dollison. 
Lopp, John, conductor, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Campbell nr 

Kennedy's lumber yard, N S. 
Lord, L. I., (Werth, Lord & Howell, insurance agents,) 107 Pub- 
lic Square, res 430 St. Louis. 
Lord, Mrs. H., res 401 St. Louis. 
Loretto Young Ladies' Academy, 501 N Campbell. 



"226 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Loudenslager, E. F., moulder, Railroad Shops, res cor Pacific and 

Webster, N S. 
Loudenslager, J., cigar maker, with F. A. Heacker, bds with F. 

Baltz, Benton ave, N S. 
Loungueville, Leopold, cook, res 021 E "Walnut. 
Lowry, Sam'l, produce dealer, res Campbell, nr Kennedy's lumber 

yard, N S. 
Lucky, J. F., farmer, res GOO Billings. 
Luss, John W., col'd, striker at Springfield Iron Works, res 622 

St. Louis. 
Lyle, Phoebe, col'd, washerwoman, res 300 N Evans. 
Lyman, Sam'l, General Roadmaster, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds 

with B. A. Fay, Commercial, N S. 
Lyman, W. H., blacksmith, 202 Mill, res 306 N Pearl. 
Lyon, J. S., Hygienic Physician, Springfield Hygeian Home, 402 

Mt. Vernon. 
Lyon, Miss Nettie, Matron Springfield Hygeian Home, as above. 
Lyon, D. L., clerk, 211 St. Louis, res as above. 



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McAdams, Wm., (Wm. McAdams & Co.. saddlers and harness 

makers,) 122 Public Square, res 210 W Walnut. 
McAdams, Wm. H., (Wm. McAdams &, Co., as above,) res 317 S. 

Market. 
McAdoo, Joseph, merchant, 210 College, res 1003 Union. 
McAdoo, M. F., clerk, 210 College, res as above. 
McAdoo, Miss Mary E., res as above. 

McAdoo, Rankin, traveling salesman, bds 716 N Campbell. 
McAdoo, Miss Mary, bds 716 N Campbell. 
McAfee, C. B., (Massey & McAfee, attorneys at law,) 107 Pub Sq., 

res 503 Dollison. 
McAfee, Mrs. Judith, res 716 Boonville. 
McAfee, Miss Sallie, res same as above. 
McAllister, William, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds Lyon 

House, N S. 
McAnnespie, Jas, blacksmith. Railroad Shops, bds same as above. 
McBride, J. G., Sexton, Hazelwood Cemetery. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 227 

McBride, D. H., carpenter, bds Harding House, N S. 
McBroom, Peter, col'd, carpenter, res 229 Benton avenue. 
McBroom, Florence, col'd, servant, at 801 Boonville. 
McBroom, Harriet, col'd, washerwoman, res 702 Washington. 
McBroom, Lizzie, col'd, washerwoman, res as above. 
McCabe, James, Foreman Machine Shops, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, 

res Webster, nr Commercial, N S. 
McCabe, Mrs., res 311 Pine. 
McCauley, G. E., Foreman Round House, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, 

res cor Jeft'erson and Division, N S. 
McCann, George H., tobacconist, 235 St Louis, res East Walnut, 

nr city limits. 
McCann, William, traveling salesman, res 411 N Jefferson. 
McCarthy, Jno. C, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, boards with 

J. J. Brunaugh, Comm'l st, N S. 
McCaskill, C. C, physician and surgeon, res 502 Benton ave. 
McCaskill, C. A., (McCaskill & Robberson, merchants,) Comm'l st, 

near Freight Depot, N S, res 502 Benton ave. 
McCaskill, Miss Helen, res as above. 
McCaskill, Miss Marian, res as above. 
McClure, J. H., farmer, res 402 College. 
McClure, Harry, clerk, 211 St Louis, res 402 N Main. 
McClure, Miss M. A., teacher, res 402 College. 
McClure, Miss Florence B., res same as above. 
McClure, Henry, col'd, servant, 414 St Louis. 
McCoin, Ellen, col'd, washerwoman, res 820 Washington ave. 
McCord, Miss Nancy, res with Mrs. Price, cor Comm'l and Clay 

streets, N S. 
McCormick, B. W., (Stoughton & McCormick, stock dealers,) W. 

Commercial, N S., res 1318 N Jefferson. 
McCracken, Samuel, teacher, res 412 W Lynn. 
McCracken, Jesse E., col'd, laborer, bds 310 Benton ave. 
McCracken, John, col'd, barber, 217 College, res 310 Benton ave. 
McCracken, Samuel, col'd, laborer, res 404 E Phelps. 
McCracken, Isaac, col'd, laborer, res 814 Franklin. 
McCracken, Robert, col'd, cook, res rear of 603 W Phelps. 
McCracken, Annie, col'd, servant, 303 W Walnut. 
McCrady, James, peddler, bds 206 Mill. 



22.S SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

McCulIab, J. W., mail route ag't, 106 Pub. Sq., res 506 S Jeflferson. 

^IcCiillou^'h, James, col'il, servant, 700 E Elm. 

McCulloufj^h, Jane, col'd, servant, 400 N Grant. 

McCune, James, col'd, shoemaker, shop and res 600 Boonville. 

McCune, Milly, col'd, res 700 Boonville. 

McCuue, Lizzie, col'd, servant, 512 Washington ave. 

McCurdy, Alonzo M., (Collins & McCurdy, blacksmiths,) 231 St. 

Louis, res 403 E Water. 
McDaniel. W. J., President Greene County National Bank, 106 

Public Square, res 409 South. 
McDaniel, Lucinda. col'd, washerwoman, res 514 Cherry. 
McDaniel, Susan, col'd, servant, res 500 Boonville. 
McElhany, R. J., President First National Bank, 102 Public Sq.,. 

res 508 Boonville. 
McElhany, R. L., Cashier First National Bank, as above, res 500 

Boonville. 
McElhannon, Mahala, cold, works at 315 W Chestnut. 
McElroj', James, dresser, Springfield Cotton Mills, resides 412 

E Walnut. 
McFarland, James, col'd, farmer, res rear of 615 E Walnut. 
McFarland, Andrew, col'd, res same as above. 
McFarland, Miss Sallie, works at 210 E Walnut. 
McGaghen, hostler, at Kinney's stable, 208 E South alley, bds 215 

W Olive. 
McGaughey, K., teamster Anchor Mills, res Pacific street, near 

Campbell, N S. 
Mc'Gee, Miss Mary, works at 716 E Phelps. 
McGee, Wm., lumber salesman, with J. G. Raithel, 301 Boonville, 

res 010 Lincoln. 
McGee, Mat, col'd, laborer, res rear of North Springfield House^ 
McGinty, A. C, merchant, 100 Public Sq., res 411 E Walnut. 
McGinty, W'illiam, clerk, 100 Public Sq., res as above. 
McGinty, Miss Viola, res same as above. 
McGregor, John, (McGregor, Noe & Keet, hardware.) 215 Saint 

Louis, res 603 Boonville. 
McGregor, A. D., clerk, 215 St Louis, res same as above. 
McGregor, Miss Emma, student, res same as above. 
McGrew, Mrs. A., res Commercial, near Boonville, N S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 229 

Mclntyre, C. B., blank l)ook manufacturer, 221 South, resides 600 

East Elm. 
Mclntyre, Miss Nellie F., res same as above. 
McKai<:^, R. M., carpenter, res 311 College. 
McKenna, Peter, Sup't National Cemetery, res at same. 
McKenna, James, painter, also dealer in books and stationery. 

Commercial st, neai' Jeft'erson, N S. 
McKinney, W. H.. teamster, res 1003 N Main. 
McKinney, G. "^V^-, hostler at Perkins' stable, 213 Olive, res 308 

E Water. 
McKinney, James B., hostler as above, bds 215 W Olive. 
McKinney, J. B., laborer, res Comm'l st, near Benton ave, N S. 
McKinney, Mrs. E. M., res 308 E Water. 
McKinnej', Mrs. Nancy J., res same as above. 
McKinney, Leva Ann, col'd, res 312 Madison. 
McKnight, A. C, Deputy Constable, res 404 N. Pearl. 
McLane, E. S., clei-k, with H. T. Rand, Commercial st, N S. 
McLaughlin, S. W., lumber dealer, office 307 N. Campbell, res 410 

AV Phelps. 
McLaughlin, L. H., carpenter, 309 Mill, res 320 S Campbell. 
McLean, Thos. B., engineer, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, i-es Benton 

near Division st., N S. 
McLelis, Mrs. Anna, bds 208 Mill. 
McLellan, Miss Mary, waiter, Lyon House, N. S. 
McManess, James C, laborer, res 409 College. 
McMaster, C. J., grocer, Campbell st, near Freight Depot, res cor 

(Commercial and Boonville, N S. 
McMeen, R. B., brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds with A. B. 

Dodson, Benton ave, N. S. 
McMurry, R. D., blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 608 

Washington ave. 
McNamara, J. W., agent for agricultural implements, 303 College. 

bds 305 South. 
McNerney, Thomas, machinist. Railroad Shops, res cor Pacific st 

and Washington ave, N S. 
McNitt, W. C, farmer, res 721 S Jefferson. 
McPherson, Walter, carpenter, res 604 St Louis. 
McPherson, Dr. A. W.. res 500 W Walnut. 



230 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

McPherson, Alex., res same as above. 
]\IcPherson, Miss Nannie, res same as above. 
McPherson, H. AV., res 508 College. 
McPherson, Miss E. R., res 309 Brower's ave. 
McPherson. Nancy, col'd, servant, 409 N. Campbell. 
McSweeney, Dennis, Street Commissioner, res 905 Union. 
McSweeney, Dennis, jr., res same as above. 
IMcSweeney. Peter, res same as above. 
McSweeney, Miss Mary, res same as above. 



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Mack, James, clerk, 110 Public Square, bds 212 N Jefferson. 

Macomb, Miss Mary, works at 50G S Jefferson. 

Macomb, Miss ^Martha, works at 502 S Jefferson. 

Madison, Wm., Librarian Springfield Public Librarj-, 107 Public 

Square, res 220 N Pearl. 
Magee, Peter, farmer, res 514 N Grant. 
Magee, Peter, col'd, laborer, rear 808 Nameless. 
Mahew, Louis, carpenter, res 303 Market. 
Mahoney, John, wiper in Round House, bds with T. Hayden, cor 

Clay and Pacific, N S. 
Mainland, C. H., clerk, 211 St. Louis, bds St. Louis Street House. 
Majors, Payton, laborei*, with J. G. Raithel. 301 Boonville st, res 

822 Washington ave. 
Mansfield, W. W., engineer, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Pacific st, 

bet Washington and Beutpn aves, N S. 
Mansfield, Miss Clara, res as above. 
Mansfield, W. H., dealer in stoves and tinware. 131 Public Square,. 

res 309 E Walnut. 
Mansfield, Miss Kate, res as above. 

Mark, Miss Anna, milliner, 205 Boonville, bds 412 E Water. 
Markham, Lewis, cabinet maker, 507 State, res 715 S Main. 
Marks, Jiioob, (Geo. A. Cohn & Co., merchants,) 105 Public Sq.^ 

res 313 E Phelps. 
Marlow, J. R., prescription clerk, 139 Public Sq., bds 305 South. 
Marple, Joseph, bridge builder, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res 818 N 

Jefferson. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 231 

Marshall, J. T., res 312 W Chestnut. 

Marsteller, J. H., carriage maker, res 412 N Grant. 

Marston, Solon, teamster, res 408 Cherry. 

Martin, Mrs. Kose, res 807 N Grant. 

Martin, Mrs. Fannie, res 307 W Calhoun. 

Martin, Wm., col'd, res 210 Dollison. 

Mason, Thompson E., traveling salesman, res 701 N Main. 

Mason, Mrs. Emeline, res G15 Fi-anklin. 

Mason, Belle, col'cl, washerwoman, res 300 Washington ave. 

Mason, John, col'd, teamster, res as above. 

Mason, Sukey, col'd, res 709 South. 

Mason, Wm., col'd, laborer, res as above. 

Mason, John, col'd, teamster, res 501 E Water. 

Massey, B. F., res 504 W Walnut. 

Massey, F. E., clerk, 120 Public Square, res as above. 

Massey, Wm., res 306 South. 

Massey, Eugene, painter, Springfield Wagon Factory, bds 504 
Mt. Vernon. 

Massey, B. U., (IMassey & McAfee, attorneys at law,) 107 Public 
Square, res same. 

Massey, Jennie, col'd, servant at Capt. Jones', east end of Chest- 
nut street. 

Massey, George, col'd, laborer, res 600 St. Louis. 

Massey, J., col'd, laborer, res rear of 614 E Water. 

Massey, Nancy, servant at 415 W Phelps. 

Massey, Sampson, col'd, laborer, res 600 St. Louis. 

Massey, Jennie, col'd, res 709 South. 

Masters, Edward, well digger, bds 206 N Jefferson. 

Mathie, Wm., painter, cor Robberson ave and Commercial st, res 
cor Robberson ave and State st, N S. 

Matlack, J. B., plasterer, res 635 W Walnut. 

Matlack, Miss Ida, teacher, res as above. 

Matlock, Henry, res 217 W Clay. 

Matthews, Wm., machinist, at Railroad Shops, N [S, res 712 N 
Campbell. 

Matthews, Mrs. Martha, res as above. 

Matthews, Miss Laura, teacher, res as above. 

Matthews, Miss Tennie, res as above. 



"232 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

THE SPRINGFIELD 

A DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER, 

PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT 

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. 



The LEADER is tlie original Democratic paper of Southwest 
MissourK ami while it makes no pretensions to being merely an 
"organ," it zealously' supports Democratic princijiles, measures 
and men. It has a substantial circulation among the best class 
of people, and as a political, commercial and ')iev's paper, has few 
equals in the State. 

Subscription, per year, - - - - - 2 00 

Subscription, in clubs of ten, per year, - - - 1 50 



In connection with the Leader is a 

(fob ^rimtimg -Offio© 

"Which can famish all kinds of Job Printing at reasonable 

rates. 



Acl<ll*O.S.>B*, 

D. C. KENNEDY, 

SPRINGFIELD, MO. 



SPBINGFIELD DIEECTOHY. 233 

Matthews, Geo., hack driver BolivaT route, bds 315 W Walnut 

Maupin. Mrs. Margaret, res 212 W Phelps. 

Maus, C. F., grocer, Commercial st, ur Washington ave, N S. 

Maus, J. C, cabinet maker, 216 St. Louis, res 209 Benton ave. 

Maxwell, E. A., res 513 E Elm. 

Maynard, Edward, col'd, blacksmith, with W. H. Lyman, 202 Mill 

res 312 W Phelps. 
Maynard, Laura, col'd, washerwoman, res 312 W Phelps. 
Means, J. T., physician and surgeon, 125 Public Square, res 300 

W Walnut. 
Means. Charles C, policeman, res same as above. 
Means, Samuel B., painter, res same as above. 
Meeker, Mrs. Helen, bds 215 W Olive. 
Meinhardt. J. H., (Dittrick & Meinhardt, mwchants,) 211 Saint 

Loiiis, res 308 same. 
Meinhardt, F. H., student, Drury College, res same as above. 
Meissbach, Louis, barber, Commercial st, near Passenger Depot, 

res Washington ave, nr Pacific st, N S. 
Mellinger, Mrs. N. A., Washington ave, nr Comm'l st, N S. 
Melton, Miss Mary, col'd, seamstress, res 618 St. Louis. 
Merrill, Mrs. J. J., res 1108 Weaver. 
Merritt, T>. W., carpenter, res "813 Boonville. 
Merritt, Edward D., student, res sam^ as above. 
Merritt, H. P., fireman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, boards with Mrs. 

Mellinger, Washington ave., N. S. 
Messic, T. C, peddler, res 317 W Center. 
Miksiell, F., carpenter, bds 311 South. 
Miller, J. N., (Hubbard & Miller, insurance agents,) 105 Pub. Sq., 

res 601 N Main. 
Miller, Frank, peddler, res 20G N. Jefferson. 
Miller, J. F., carpenter. Railroad Shops, bds N. Springfield House. 
Miller, W. J., sewing macliine agent, and boarding house keeper, 

701 Boonville. 
Miller, Mrs. E., res same as above. 
Miller, Miss Stella, dressmaker, res same as above. 
Miller, Edward, clerk, res 209 W Phelps. 
Miller, Emanuel, teamster, res 1007 Concord. 
Miller, James, res 701 Boonville. 

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234: SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Miller, Mahala, col'd, res 707 South. 

Miller, ^Mrs. Anna, col'd, washerwoman, res 300 Boonville. 

Milli<,^an, G. D., wholesale ^'rocer, 137 Public H^[., res over store^. 

IMilligan, Alfred, clerk, 137 Pub. Sq., bds 220 St. Louis. 

]\Iills, James, cigar maker, with G. H. McCann, 235 St Louis st. 

res 020 E Water. 
Mills, Mrs. Mary A., res 625 Lincoln. 
Mills, John, stone cutter, res ()20 E Water. 
Mills, Mrs. Barthena, res same as above. 

Mills, Miss Phoebe, warper at Sp'gl'd Cot. Mills, res same as above. 
Mills, Miss IMatilda, spinner at same, res as above. 
Mills, Miss Mary, spinner at same, res as above. 
Milner, J. E., (Milner & Lisenby, real estate agents.) 120 Public 

Square, res 001 N. Main. 
Milner, W. A., (Milner ct Co., druggists,) 200 South st, res 321 

St. Louis. 
Miniard, Hattie, col'd, washerwoman, res 000 Boonville. 
Mishler, Harry, carpenter, res 000 Lincoln. 
Misner, W. A., clerk, 213 Boonville, bds 212 S Jeflferson. 
Mission Sunday School room, 413 Poplar. 
Missouri Conservatory of Music, 800 Benton ave. 
Mitchell, Walter, photographer, 206 Boonville, bds 210 St Louis. 
Mitchell, Allen, retired miller, res 500 N Main. 
Mitchell, Mrs. Nancy, res 401 N M^in. 
Mitchell, K. Wilson, res 307 E South alley. 
Mitchell, Adeline, col'd, res 207 Hampton ave. 
Mitchell, Hariy, col'd, laborer, res rear of 1105 Earle. 
Mitchell, Mrs. Nancy, col'd, washerwoman, res 302 N Evans. 
Moberly, IMiss E. ]M., dressmaker, res 322 Cherry. 
Moberly, E. S., clerk, res 001 E Elm. 
Moffit, ]Mrs. Mary, seamstress, res 204 E Walnut. 
Moist, A. L., brakeman, St. L. et S. F. Railroad, i)oards Hartling 

House, N. S. 
Monagan. John, iireman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Washington 

ave, near Stsite st, N S. 
Monier, Mrs. Bettie, res 320 S Campbell. 
Montgomery, Miss Anna, res 600 Boonville. 
Moody, C. W., carpenter, St. L. A: S. F, Railroad, boards with J. 

J. Zeigler, Commercial st, N S. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 235 

Moody, Wm. H., farmer, res 601 Billings. 

Moody, , farmer, res northwest corner of city. 

Mooney, J. L., meat market, cor Commercial st. and Jefferson ave, 

N S, res N Grant. 
Mooney, David, blacksmith, 204 N Jefferson, res 208 Benton ave. 
Mooney, Miss Alice, res as above. 
Mooney, L. N., traveling salesman, res 514: N Grant. 
Moore, Samuel, sr., res 500 State. 
Moore, Samuel, jr., traveling salesman for J. B. Townsend & Co., 

123 PubKc Square, res 504 Mt. Vernon. 
Moore, W. C, carpenter, res foot of E Chestnut. 
Moore, W. C, jr., cloth boiler, at Springfield Cotton IMills, res 

as above. 
Moore. J. R., engineer, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res cor Pacific st' 

and Benton ave, N S. 
Moore, J. H., carpenter. Town Clerk, res Commercial st, nr Rob- 

berson ave, N S. 
Moore, Miss Maggie, dressmaker, res foot of E Chestnut. 
Moore, John P., bds 215 Ohve. 

Moore, Miss Mattie, waiter. Young House. 317 South. 
Moore, W. T., farmer, res 729 Cassville Road. 
Moore, Ellen, col'd, res 814 Washington ave. 
Moore, Cass}^, col'd, seamstress, res rear of 515 E Center. 
Morgan, Mrs. Mary, washerwoman, res rear of 535 AV Center. 
Morhiser, P. C, (Morhiser & Co., grocers,) 219 South, res 313 E 

Elm street. 
Morice, Leon. (E. J. Bourquenot & Co., candy manufacturers,) 

230 South, res G14 S Campbell. 
Morris, Joseph, butcher, res 411 W Phelps. 
Morris, Miss Hattie, teacher, room No. 9, Jefferson Street Public 

School, res as above. 
Morris, Miss Mary, res as above. 
Morris. M. E., machinist, res 537 W Center. 
Morris, D. P., carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res rear of 

525 W Center. 
Morris, Wm., barber, with C. A. Murphy, 230 Boonville, bds 701 

Boonville. 
Morris, Mrs. S. A., carpet weaver, res 537 W Center. 



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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 



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20S St. Louis St., - - Springfield, Mo. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTORY. 237 

Morris, Tamon, col'd, servant at 711 N Campbel]. 

Morrison, Dr. N. J., Pres't Erury College, 814 ^Benton ave, res 

825 Washington ave. 
Morrison, John, hack driver, with A. F. Kinney, 208 E South al, 

bds 215 W Olive. 
Morrow, Mrs. Phena, res 602 Boonville. 
Morton, Letitia, col'd, servant at 408 St. Louis. 
Morton, Booker, col'd, lireman, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

rear of 607 W Phelps. 
Morton, Philip, col'd, butcher, res 705 South. 
Morton, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, rear of 614 E^Water. 
Morton, Jane, col'd, res 205 Hampton ave. 
Morton, Tishie, col'd, res 614 St. Louis. 
Morton, Henry, col'd, laborer, res 205 Hampton ave. 
Mosley, A. S., peddler, res 1001 Boonville. 
Mosley, Miss Lou., res as above. 
Moss, C. C, tinner, res 215 W Walnut. 
Moss, Mrs. Sallie, res 716 Boonville. 
Motley, Richard, col'd, laborer, res 500 AVeaver. 
Motley, Henry, col'd, stone mason, res 504 Weaver. 
Motley, Noah, col'd, laborer, res 514 Harrison. 
Motley, Doc, col'd, laborer, res rear of 515 Harrison. 
Motley, Hannah, col'd, seiwant, with Mrs. Sibley, cor W^ashing- 

toii ave and Commercial st, N S. 
Motley, Rena, col'd, washerwoman, res rear of 1103 Earle. 
Mowren, J. K., gardener, res northwest corner of city. 
Mueller, Fred. A., tobacco, cigars and confectionery, 113 Public 

Square, res 227 W Olive. 
Murphy, Robert, harness maker, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 

Public Square, bds 311 South. 
Murphy, Z. T., salesman for Wm. McAdams & Co., as above, res 

319 S Patten al. 
Murphy, J. H., attorney at law, res 609 E Walnut. 
Murphy, Mrs. Julia A., seamstress, res 2Ci E Walnut. 
Murphy, Mrs. M. L., res 507 S Main. 
Murphy, Clyde, student, res same as above. 

Murphy, Dennis, laborer, res Commercial st, nr Benton ave, N S. 
Murphy, Stephen A., printer, res cor Grant and Pine. 



238 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

IMurphy, Charles A., barber, 230 Boonville, res as above. 

Murphy, Martha, servant at 523 W Phelps. 

Murphy, Mrs., col'd, res 210 Dollison. 

Mutz, Frederick, carpenter, res 1208 Benton ave. 

IMutz, Miss Caroline, res same as above. 

Myers, Andrew, watch maker, with J. H. Koch, 204 South, res 

212 W Phelps. 
Myers, I. N., carpenter, Doran & Myers, carpenters, E Water, res 

407 Monroe. 
Myers, Miss Mattie, res with Mrs. Schuler, Robberson ave, N S. 
Myers, John, gardener, res 420 E Elm. 
Myers, Frank, teamster, res 413 Mill. 



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Naegler, Wm., (Naegler & Pauly, butchers and packers,) 610 S 

Camjjbell, res same. 
Nalley, Wm., laborer, res 1104 N Campbell. 
Nash, Mrs. Sarah, res[505 State. 
Nattrass, Dr. J. A., dentist, 230 South. 
Neabler, John, machinist, Eailroad Shops, res Washington ave, 

nr State, N S. 
Nearing, H. E., (White & Nearing, meat market,) 217^ College, 

res 617 W Walnut. 
Nearing, J. H., gardener, res 718 S Campbell. 
Neely, Joshua, col'd, laborer, res 1007 Earle. 
Neese, Betsey, col'd, res 1106 Earle. 
Neet, Fred. L., brakemau, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, boards Lyon 

House, N S. 
Nelson, John W., engineer, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res State, nr 

Round House, N S. 
Nelson, J. A. D., farmer, res 545 W Phelps. 
Nestor, Wm., laborer, res 1206 N Grant. 
Nevius, R. L., clerk, 141 Pub. Sq„ res 507 E Elm. 
Newheart, Wm., machinist. Railroad Shops, bds with Mrs. Sully, 

Jefterson, N S. 
Newman, Robert, laborer, res cor Pacific and Robberson, N S. 
Newsom, B. J., (Newsom <fe Jarrett, produce and commission 

merchants,) 242 South, res 601 St. Louis. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 239 

Kewton, Job, produce and commission merchant, rear 223 South, 
res 505 W Walnut. 

Newton, Harry C, clerk for J. Newton as above, res as above. 

Newton, L. A., (Newton & Leavitt, insurance agents,) 203 Boon- 
ville, res 711 N Campbell. 

Newton, Isaac O., fireman at Eagle Mills, 250 Boonville, res 308 
East Water. 

Newton, Isaac, col'd, laborer, res 306 E Phelps. 

Newton, Wm., col'd, laborer, res 306 E Phelps. 

Newton, John, col'd, laborer, res 1102 Earle. 

Nichols, D. H., Assis't Supt. St. L. & S. F. Kailroad, bds Lyon 
House, N S. 

Nichols, F. E., carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 210 
East Phelps. 

Noe, D. M., (McGregor, Noe & Keet, hardware dealers,) 215 St. 
Louis, bds 212 N Jeflferson. 

Norman, John, wiper in Bound House, res Webster, nr Commer- 
cial, N S. 

Norman, George A., janitor, Jeflferson Street Public School build- 
ing, res 307 E South alley. 

Norman, James, miller, res 1109 N Main. 

Norris, E. B., (Thomas & Norris, proprietors Metropolitan Hotel,) 
220 College. 

Nuckles, E., laborer, Benton ave, north of Atlantic, N S. 



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Oakley, J., col'd, laborer, res 620 St. Louis. 

O'Bannon, Mrs. F., res Washington ave, north of Atlantic, N S. 

O'Brien, Dennis, col'd, teamster for J. H. Moore, Commercial st, 
nr Kobberson ave, N S. 

O'Connell, Mrs. M., res Washington ave, nr State, N S. 

O'Conner, J. J., machinist. Railroad Shops, res Jeflferson st, op- 
posite Congregational Church, N S. 

O'Day, John, (O'Day & Bro., attorneys-at-law,) 107 Pub. Sq., res 
507 Boonville. 

O'Day, Thos., (O'Day & Bro., same as above,) res 507 Boonville. 

O'Day, Miss Lettie, res same as above. 



240 'SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

O'Day, James, attorney-at-law, res 805 N Main. 

Odell, Samuel, carpenter, res G14 S Campbell. 

O'Donald, Huf,'h, peddler, bds 2(M5 Mill. 

Odor, O. G., foreman l*atrlot-Adoertiser ofiice, 208 St. Louiw, 

res 408 E Walnut. 
Old Cemetery, 504. 506, 508 and 510 S Campbell. 
Oldham, Thos., (Oldham Brothers, blacksmiths,) 220 West Olive,. 

res 207 N Market. 
Oldham, W. F., (Oldham Bros, as above,) res 212 S Campbell. 
Oliver, Charles, painter, bds with Wm. Mathie, cor Robberson 

ave and State st, N S. 
Oliver, George, painter, bds same as above. 
O'Neil, Thos., grocer, 205 South, res 234 W Chestnut. 
Onstott, Mrs. Rebecca, res 3()G South. 

Onstott, John H., merchant, 208 College, res 4 miles west of city. 
Orcutt, R. F., upholsterer, with Emery & Comstock^ 222 South, 

bds 282 same. 
Ormsby, Sarah, cold, servant, 300 W Walnut. 
Orr, Robert J., law student with Thrasher «fe Young, 125 Public 

Square, bds 311 South. 
Osborn, Mrs. E., res cor Commei'cial st and Benton ave, N S. 
Ossenforth, John, blacksmith, Railroad Shops, res State st, near 

Round House, N S. 
Ostergard, Hans, blacksmith, R. R. Shops, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Ott, E. D., Clerk Probate and Common Pleas Court, office Court 

House, res 212 E South alley. 
Overstreet, John, bds 619 Mill. 
Owen, Mrs. Rush C, res 714 S Jefferson. 
Owen, Felix G., farmer, res as above. 

Owen, Miss Fannie C, teacher, room No. 8 Jefferson Street Pub- 
lic School, res as above. 
Owen, John C, printer. Leader ofiice, 204 Boonville, res as above> 
Owen, ]Miss Lucy C, student, res as above. 
Owen, Pleasant B., res 1320 N Grant. 
Owen, S. K., farmer, res 625 Lincoln. 
Owen, A. M., farmer, res 612 Lincoln. 
Owen, Mary, col'd, res 709 Boonville. 
Owen, Isaac, col'd, plasterer, res as above. 



C. B. mcintire; 




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Office in Evans Building, first door Nortli of Cpera House, 
SPRINGFIELD, MO. 



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^ ^ ^«y Books made to order, ruled with any number el 



''%illiW cokunns. Special attention given to the maiiul'ac- 
ture of Books of Record for C.^ounty OfiJcers. 

Music, Magazines and Serials bound in every variety oi 
plain and fancy binding-. 

Best material, ilrst-class workmanship, and reas(jnablc 
rates. 



I5y permission, I respectfully refer to 

ii. i.. -McElhany, Cashier First National Bank. 

.1. B. Henslee, Teller Greene County National Bank. 

.1. H. Paine, Circuit Clerk of Greene County. 

.1. D. VanBibber, County Clerk of Greene County. 

E. D. Ott, Cl'k Pnjbate and Common Pleas C't, Greene C\ 

.1. A. Blanchard, Recorder of Deeds, Greene County. 

A. H. Wilson, Collector Greene County. 



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Page, William, teamster, res 1206 N Grant. 

Page, William A., teamster, res same as above. 

Page, Miss Mary A., res same as above. 

Page, John A., bar tender, bds 308 E Water. 

Paine, J. H., Circuit Clerk, office at Court House, resides 406 

N. Grant. 
Paine, Mrs. Harriet, res same as above. 
Painter, Jacob, gunsmith, 221 W. Olive, res 225 same. 
Painter, Fielden, gunsmith, with Jacob Painter, as above. 
Paintei*, Henry, brick moulder, res 225 W. Olive. 
Palmer, J. W., jeweler and wagon yard, Boonville street, near 

Freight Depot, N. S. 
Palmer, J. W., jr., porter, Freight Depot, res same as above. 
Palmer, W. L., fireman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, resides east of 

Machine Shops, N S. 
Parce, E. D., (Doling, Parce & Gray, hardware, &c.,) cor Comm'l 

and Boonville sts, res cor Jefferson and Pacific, N S. 
Parker, R. G., carpenter, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, resides Harding 

House, N S. 
Parrish, Dr. H. M., surveyor, res 425 St Louis. 
Parrish, J. E., student, Drury College, res as above. 
Parrish, Miss S. E., teacher. Room No. 4, Jefferson street Public 

School, res same as above. 
Parrish, Mrs. M. L., res 400 E Walnut. 
Parrish, Mrs. A. M., res 711 Billings. 
Parrish, Miss O. A., res same as above. 
Parsons, L. C, brakeman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds with Mrs.." 

Sully, Jefferson st, N S. 
Partridge, B. F., insurance agent, res 506 Benton ave. 
Pate, Mrs. M. J., res 416 W Lynn. 
Patten, Frank, moulder, Springfield Iron W^orks, resides 307 

Brower's ave. 
Patten, W. F., painter, res 401 W Olive. 
Patten, Mrs. Fannie, res same as above. 
Patten, C. J., farmer, res 709 Boonville. 
Patten, . George, farmer, res same as above. 



242 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Patten, W. D., clerk, 328 Boonville, res 815 N Campbell. 

Patten, Miss Dora E., res same as above. 

Patten, Miss Harriet, works at 705 N Jeflferson. 

Patten, Miss Martha, works at 500 W "Webster. 

Patterson, John A., Dep. Sheriff, office at Court House, res 411 

N Jefterson. 
Patterson, J. A., attorney at law, 204 College, res 501 Monroe. 
Patterson, J. M., attorney at law, res 215 S Jefferson. 
Patterson, J. E., res 806 N Main. 
Patterson, Miss Mary, teacher, res same as above. 
Patterson, Miss Ada T., res same as above. 
Patterson, C. H., (Whitehead & Patterson, painters,) 224 College, 

res St Louis st., nr city limits. 
Patterson, R. T., carpenter, res 1011 N Main. 
Patterson, W. R., cigar manufacturer, 1011 N Main, res same. 
Patterson, Thomas, stone mason, res 308 E Pine. 
Patterson, Mrs. L. F., seamstress, res 607 Billings. 
Patton, W. C, merchant, Commercial st, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Pauly, Fred, (Naegler & Pauly, butchers and packers,) 601 South 

Campbell, res same. 
Paxson, C, res 403 N Main. 
Paxson, Ellis, painter, Railroad Shops, res Webster, nr Commer 

cial st, N S. 
Paxson, Mars, blacksmith, res 310 N Pearl. 
Paxson, Miss Martha, student, res same as above. 
Paxson, Ely, (Kassler & Paxson, undertakers,) 223 College, res 

501 College. 
Payne, W. F., sewing machine agent, 208 College, res 612 College. 
Payton, W. M., (Payton & Sons, grocers,) corner Commercial and 

Boonville sts, res cor Robberson and Pacific, N S. 
Payton, R. B., Payton & Sons,, as above. 
Payton, Byron, Payton & Sons, as above. 
Peacher, J. W., dealer in boots and shoes, 215 South, resides 504 

South Grant. 
Peck, Wm. C, (Peck & Clark, merchants,) 140 Public Square, res 

222 Benton avenue. 
Pedigree, Pompey, col'd, washerwoman, res 233 Weaver. 
Pedigree, Fannie, col'd, washerwoman, res same as above. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 243 

Pecldigrew, Mrs. Lucy, col'd, midwife, res rear of 605 Wash'n ave. 
Peel, A. M., traveling salesman, with C. H. Heer & Co., 207 Boon- 

ville, bds 232 South. 
Pemberton, Fannie, col'd, servant, 523 W Phelps. 
Pemberton, Charles, col'd, laborer, res 505 S Main. 
Perkins, John A., farmer, bds 800 State. 

Perkins, Charles, carnage maker, 702 Boonville, res 700 same. 
Perkins, Dewitt C, res same as above. 
Perkins, Miss Cora J., student, res same as above. 
Perrin, K., marble dealer, 238 Boonville, res 308 Brewer's ave. 
Perry, Miss T. L., housekeeper, 311 E Elm. 
Perry, Milton, col'd, laborer, res 400 Washington ave. 
Perry, Henry, col'd, laborer, res rear of 1000 Earle. 
Perry, Rena, col'd, servant, 602 E Elm. 
Perry, E. D., col'd, laborer, res 603 E Elm. 
Persley, Mrs. Jane, col'd, washerwoman, res 503 E Water. 
Petrie, D. M., cabinet maker, with E. Sander, 219 Boonville, res 

412 N Main. 
Petrie, Miss Lenora, res same as above. 
Petty, Archibald, farmer, res 609 St Louis. 
Petty, Joshua, farmer, res same as above. 
Peve, George, laborer, res 704 S Jefferson. 
Phelps, Mrs. Jennie, res 600 St Louis. 

Phenix, Mrs. T. A., tailor ess, Jefferson, bds Harding House, N S. 
Phillips, Miss Emma, student Drury College, bds Fairbanks Hall. 
Phillips, John, laborer, bds 215 W Olive. 
Phillips, John W., laborer, res 1206 N Grant. 
Phillips, James, laborer, res same as above. 
Phillips, Mrs. Nancy, res 601 S Evans. 
Phillips, Mrs. Sarah, res 232 Boonville. 
Phillips, Joel, res 616 S Grant. 
Pierce, Ennis, miller, at Schmook's Mill, 400 Boonville, resides 

302 Pacific. 
Pierce, Jefferson, col'd, shoemaker, res 312 Madison. 
Pierce, Cordelia, col'd, res same as above. 
Piland, Mrs. Martha, seamstress, res 700 South. 
Pipkin, J. D., book-keeper, with Doling & Langenberg, Comm'I 

st, bds Lyon House. 



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SPBINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 



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Intended to furninli to the youth of the Southwest the 
beet facihties for acquirin*^ a 

LIBERAL OR PRACTICAL EDUCATION, 

CLASSICAL AND SCIENTIFIC 

Expenses very moderate. Aid to a limited extent to deserving 
and promising students. 

Three terms each year, beginning about the middle of Septem- 
ber, the first of January and the first of April. 

Address the President, 

N. J. MORRISON, D. D. 

CALL AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AT 

lYIITGHELL^S 

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204 BOONVILLE STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MO. 



All the inodprn styles of pictures executed in the most artistic and satisfactory manner. 
Knlargiug, ])uiuting and coloring a specialty. 



General Agent for the purchase, sale or exchange of 



5 or exchange of 

Real Estate ani Personal Property 

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, 

MOUNTAIN GROVE, WRIGHT COUNTY, MISSOURI. 

a@^Also proprietor of Talcott's Shingle Works. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 245 

Pitts, Edgar, Colored M. E. Minister, res 301 Washington ave. 

Pitts, Agnes, col'd, res same as above. 

Pitts, Rachel, cold, nurse, res same as above. 

Pitts, James, cold, laborer, bds 600 Mill. 

Pitts, Lewis, col'd, laborer, res 409 E Water. 

Pollond, John W., painter. Railroad Shops, resides State street, 
near Round House, N S. 

Porter, William G., (W. G. Porter & Sons, tobacconists,) 435 St. 
Louis, res same. 

Porter, William, (W. G. Porter «fe Sons, as above,) res 606 St. L. 

Porter, Thos. J., (W. G. Porter & Sons, as above,) res 435 St. L. 

Porter, R. H., student Drury College, res same as above. 

Porter, Robert G., student Drury College, res same as above. 

Porter, Alice A., res same as above. 

Porter, F. R., stock dealer, res 023 Lincoln. 

Porter,- -. res 212 E Pine. 

Poston, Thos., colored, hostler Hayes stable, 218 Boonville, res 
206 W Phelps. 

Potter, A. J., Sheriff, office in Court House, res 207 College. 

Potter, Mrs., washerwoman, res 1104 N Campbell. 

Powell, Wm. B., clerk, res 727 South. 

Powell, A. H., clerk, 142 Public Square, res same as above. 

Powell, J. M., farmer, res 613 Billings. 

Powell, John, col'd, laborer, res 305 Weaver. 

Powers, Charles, physician and surgeon, res and office 309 South. 

Powers, Miss Eva, works at 617 W Walnut. 

PoAvers, O. S., carpenter, res 612 S Campbell. 

Pranter, Fred, painter, res 503 Boonville. 

Prater, Mrs. Jenny C, postmistress, North Springfield, res cor 
Commercial st and Washington ave. 

Prater, Melinda, col'd, servant at 500 College. 

Prater, Maiy, col'd, res 1101 Earle. 

Preston, Wesl6y, teamster, res 600 Monroe. 

Preston, Mrs. Sarah, res 716 E Walnut. 

Preston, Miss Dorcas, res same as above. 

Price, Wm. C, attorney at law, res 425 E Walnut. 

Price, Miss Lydia, res 425 E Walnut. 

Price, G. W., engineer, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, res cor Commer- 
cial and Clay sts, N S. 



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Price, Isaac H., Foreman Paint Shop, S. L. & 8. F. Railroad, res 

cor Commercial and Webster sts, N S. 
Price, Mrs. Ann, res 305 E Walnut. 
Prince, Martha, col'd, washerwoman, res 231 Weaver. 
Proctor, John W., jminter, res 417 Poplar. 
Proctor, Miss Alice, res as abcive. 
Proctor, G. M., laborer, res as above. 
Pryor, Thomas, baker, 219 College st, bds same. 
Pullman, Andrew, col'd, res 1111 Earle. 
Pnller, J. J,, dealer in fresh meat and ice, 255 Boonville, res 705 

N Jefferson. 
Pullex-, B. E., meat market as above, res 1203 N Evans. 
Puller, John M., res northwest corner of city. 



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Quick. Jonathan, brick maker, res 512 Dollison. 
Quicksell, T. E., en<,'-ineer, res 602 N Campbell. 
Quinn, James, blacksmith, W Commercial st, N S. 
Quinn, Thomas, col'd, molder, Springfield Iron Works, res 505 
E Chestnut. 



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Race, Andrew, shoemaker, bds North Springfield House. 
Rackliff, Charles, Baggage Master, S. & W. M. Railroad, res 1108 

N Evans. 
Raines, James, res (501 N Jefferson. 
Raithel, J. G., lumber dealer, cor Mill and Boonville, res Court 

st, North Springfield. 
Rainey, Sarah, cold, washerwoman, res 231 Weaver. 
Ramsey, G. B., carpenter, res 312 S Campbell. 
Rand, H. T., grocer. Commercial st, nr Benton ave. N S, res same. 
Raper, J. H., brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, rooms over Baltz 

& Son's shoe shop, Benton ave, N S. 
Raper, Mrs. M. H., dressmaker, res 8l4 N Campbell. 
Rathbone, T. H.. tinner, Commercial st, nr Freight Depot, N S, 

res same. 
Rathbone, J. T., tinner, same as above. 
Ray, ]\Iiss Lizzie, works at 324 E Walnut. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 247 

Raymer, Dee, col'd, laborer, res 205 Hampton ave. 

Raymond, James P., shoemaker, with W. M. A. Townsend, 101 

Public Sqnare, res 508 South. 
Raymond, E. B., tinner, res as above. 
Raymond, Miss Mary J., tailoress, with A R. Lee & Co., 231 South, 

res 508 South. 
Reed, Wm. A., clerk, 104 Public Square, res 602 S Jefferson. 
Reed, Wm. A., (Robberson & Reed, druggists,) cor Commercial 

st and Benton ave, res n. of Passenger Depot, N S. 
Reed, Mrs. H. B., res 510 College. 
Reed, Miss Hattie S., teacher, res as above. 
Reed, Albert, colored, laborer, res 232 Weaver. 
Reep, J. A., carj^enter, res 407 N Main. 
Reese, Mrs. M. E., seamstress, res 221 N Patten al. 
Reeves, H. B., horse trainer, res 303 Mill. 
Reeves, William, col'd, striker, at Springfield Iron AVorks, res 715 

Washington ave. 
Reid, W. H. M., carriage and sign painter, 222 W South al, res 

820 W Walnut. 
Reihle, Thomas, cabinet maker, with E. Sander, Boonville, res 

rear of 702 Mill. 
Renfroe, R., traveling salesman, bds Harding House, N S. 
Renshaw, A. A., Local Editor Leader^ office 204 Boonville, bds 

305 South. 
Reynolds, Bettie, col'd, res 1102 Earle. 

Rhodes, J., stoker, Springfield Gas Works, 400 Mill, res 401 same. 
Rhodes, Mrs. Margaret, res G25 Lincoln. 
Rice, J. T., commission merchant, 315 St. Louis. 
Rice, James, teamster, bds GOl E Elm. 
Rice, Irving, col'd, laborer, res 306 N Jefi'ersou. 
Rice, John, col'd, laborer, res 500 N Pearl. 
Rice, Lucinda, col'd, servant at 500 Boonville. 
Rice, Belle, col'd, servant, 1322 Benton ave. 
Rice, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res 306 N Jefferson. 
Richard, Frank, laborer, res 303 Market. 
Richardson, S. H., grocer, Commercial st, nr Lyon House, res 

Washington ave, nr Steam Pump, N S. 
Richardson, James W., clerk, 207 Boonville, res 1007 N Campb'l. 



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Eichardson, J. B., clothier, 129 Public Square, res 210 Kimbr'gh. 

Richardson, George, col'd, laborer, res 306 AVeaver. 

Hichardson, Mrs. Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res as above. 

Riggs, Wm. S., carpenter, res 240 Boonville. 

Riggs, Robert, teamster, res as above. 

Riggs, Miss Margaret, res as above. 

Riggs, Mrs. p., res 416 Lynn. 

Riley, Philip, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds Lyon House, 
North Springfield. 

Rittenhouse, G. W., brakeman, S. & W. M. Railroad, bds Hard- 
ing House, N S. 

Ritter, W. H. H., farmer, res 618 W Walnut. 

Ritter, Robert, col'd, laborer, works at 400 St. Louis. 

Robberson, E. T., physician and surgeon, (Robberson & Reed, 
druggists,) cor Commereial st and Benton ave, N S., res 305 
E Center. 

Robberson, Miss Belle, res as above. 

Robberson, Rufus, farmer, res 315 W Walnut. 

Robberson, Wm. S., saddler, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 Pub 
lie Square, res 210 E Phelps. 

Robberson, Mrs. M. S., dressmaker, res as above. 

Robberson, Dick, col'd, res rear of 707 Weaver. 

Robbins, Miss Lizzie, works at 414 E Walnut. 

Robbs, Alexander, woolen manufacturer, res 417 E Elm. 

Roberts, E. A., physician and surgeon, res 709 N Main. 

Roberts, F. C, millwright, Springfield Iron W^orks, resides 402 
Benton avenue. 

Roberts, St. Francis, millwright, as above, res same. 

Roberts, Marshall C, res same as above. 

Roberts, E. M., engineer at Carson's grain elevator, 300 St. Louis 
st, bds Sanford House. 

Roberts, Hermann, Traveler's Saloon, Commercial st, near Rob- 
berson ave, N S. 

Roberts, Miss Hester, weaver, at Springfield Cotton Mills, bds 

308 E Water- 
Roberts, Miss Aggie, works at 504 S Jefferson. 

Roberts, Squire, col'd, striker at Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

714 E Water. 

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Koberts, George, col'd, laborer, res 402 Washington ave. 

Roberts, Timothy, col'd, laborer, res rear of 515 E. Center. 

Robertson, Daniel, blacksmith, Springfield "Wagon Factory, res 
222 N Jefferson. 

Robinson, Mrs. I. S., res 530 E Elm. 

Robinson, George A., wool dealer, res same as above. 

Robinson, Charles S., clerk, res same as above. • 

Robinson, Miss Hannah, res same as above. 

Robinson, Mrs., res 811 Boonville. 

Rockwell, W. W., farmer, res 226 E Center. 

Roff, F. C, farmer, res 716 N. Jefferson. 

Rofl', "W. P., farmer, res same as above. 

Roff, Miss Lou. A., res same as above. 

Rogers, Jane, col'd, cook, res rear of 717 8t Louis. 

Rolander, Miss Jennie, res 324: Cherry. 

Root, Asa, res 812 N Jefferson. 

Root, Miss Eva, res as above. 

Rorick, M., machinist, Railroad Shops, res Washington ave, near 
State st, N S. 

Rorick, John, machinist, as above. 

Rosback, F. P., foreman Springfield L'on Works, res 412 North 
Campbell. 

Rosback, Peter, engineer as above, bds as above. 

Rose, Wesley, col'd, teamster, res rear of 706 St. Louis. 

Rose, Thomas, col'd, laborer, res 013 Lincoln. 

Rose, Daniel, col'd, laborer, res 516 Cherry. 

Ross, T. E., physician and surgeon, 206 Boonville, res 604 same. 

Ross, John, farmer, res 713 South. 

Ross, Mrs. A. I., res Commercial st, N S. 

Ross, S. E., peddler, res 707 S Main. 

Roulet, Paul, Professor of Mathemitics, Drury College, res Ben- 
ton ave, nr Pacific st, N S. 

Rountree, M. J., proprietor Concord Nursery, res 609 E Elm. 

Rountree, T. J., nurseryman, res as above. 

Rountree, Miss Lizzie, music teacher, res as above. 

Rountree, N. M., (Keet, Rountree & Co., merchants.) 120 Public 
Square, res 407 Mt. Vernon. 

Rountree, James, saddler, with Wm. ^NIoAdams & Co., 122 Pub. 
Sq., res 329 Market. 



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Rountree, W. J., res 811 W Walnut. 

Rountree, Andrew J., teamster, res 416 Lynn. 

Rountree, Bently, ag't for musical instruments, res 407 W Center. 

Rout, Joseph, res 015 E Walnut. 

Rout, John A., carpenter, res same as above. 

Rout, Leonidas, clerk, 219 South, res same as above. 

Routh, A. P., harness manufacturer, 213 Boonville. 

Routh, John F., laborer, res 1007 Concord. 

Rowe, Wm. N., Principal North Springfield Public School, bds 

North Springfield House. 
Rule, J. C, saloon keeper, Commercial st, near Robberson ave, 

res cor Robberson and Court sts, N S. 
Russell, John, blacksmith. Railroad Shops, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Russell, Mrs. Sarah M., res 302 State. 
Russell, Miss Anna, works at Fairbanks Hall, Benton ave. 
Ryan, Mrs. Elizabeth, washerwoman, res 511 N Campbell. 



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Sable, Edward, dealer in rags and old iron, res 409 W Clay. 
Saddler, Jesse, photographer, rooms and res 401 College. 
Saddler, Miss Jessie, dress maker, res same as above. 
Salchow, F., farmer, res west end of State. 
Sampey, Thomas, (Atzert & Sampey, meat market,) 213 South, res 

213 W Walnut. 
Sample, J. B., painter, 212 South, bds 305 South. 
Samuel; Mrs. O. T., bds Young House, 317 South. 
Sander, E., fiu-niture dealer, 219 Boonville, bds 22G St. Louis. 
Sanders, Andrew, carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, boards 

307 W Olive. 
Sanford, W. B., clerk, 143 Public Square, res 205 S Jefferson. 
Sanford, Mrs. S. G., res same as above. 
Sanford, Charles, col'd, servant, 700 E Elm. 

Savidge, D. B., constable, office 127 Public Square, res 509 S Main. 
Savington, George, col'd, laborer, res 600 Mill. 
Sawyer, George M., (Sawyer & Lamoreaux, editors Springfield 

Times,^) 111 South, res 511 South. 
Sawj'^er, Miss Anna, teacher, res 510 N Jefterson. 



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When us ;d as a harrow tbe two cultivatois of four wheels each, making an eight wheel 
harrow, are bolted together by two b ilts where the draft bars are hooked, and the draft 
hooks are put on at F, thus four wheels are drawn abreast and four follow. When drawn 
as a harrow the wheels cut together, thereby leaving no si)ace of ground that is not gone 
over. When used as a cultivator the wheels can be set at any space apart to straddle the row. 

The advantages claimed for the invention are, it is durab le, and being constructed o^ 
iron, cannot decay when left out in the field; it is simple in co nstruction ; it can be ad" 
justed to run deep or shallow as desired, and eich tooth cuts through the ground three 
times as far as the distance pissed over, owing to thj rotilion of the wheel, thus harrowing 
the soil to three times the extent of a simple hirrow. TI13 teeth never choke or clog in 
any trash, owing to the peeuliar augur-twist wheel, which rota tes backward when pulled, 
thereby twisting all trash out instead of in the wheel. 

For preparing the soil for wheat, the machine is especially adapted. Asa cultivator 
Or corn or cotton I claim it to he of great merit, and it caq be manufactured of any size 
from four wheels to tvelve as desired. 

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SPBINGFIELD DIEECTOEY. 253 

Scharlach, H. E., clerk, 126 Public Square, bds 305 South. 

Scheiding, , laborer, Railroad Shops, N S, res 1203 Boonville. 

Schell, M. R., painter, res 310 N Campbell. 

Schoenberger, Mrs. A. F., milliner}^ and fancy goods, also gents' 

furnishing goods, Comm'l st, nr Lyon House, N S, res same. 
Schmook, John, miller, 400 Boonville, res 408 same. 
Scholten, Henry, saloon keeper, 209 W South al, res 313 S Market. 
Scholten, Miss Maggie, res same as above. 
Scholteu, Mrs. E. T., res 219 E Walnut. 

Scholten, Charles, bar keeper, 209 AV South al, res 329 S Market. 
Schrader, A. H., brewer, with S. Dingeldein, 901 College, resides 

608 W Phelps. 
Schuler, A., carpenter, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Robberson ave, 

nr Atlantic st, N S. 
Schuler, V., brakeman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds with B. A. Fay, 

Commercial st, N S. 
Scott, J. P., bds North Springfield House. 
Scott, Lemuel, res 610 St. Louis. 

Scott, Robert, shoemaker, 208 W Olive, res 309 South. 
Scott, Ollie, col'd, laborer, res 815 Franklin. 
Seaman, Levi, wagon maker, 204 N Jefferson, res 700 S Main. 
Seaman, Miss Laura, milliner, res same as above. 
Seaton, George W., carpenter, res 715 N Campbell. 
Seaton, John H. C, farmer, res same as above. 
Seaton, Miss Mary E., res same as above. 
Seaton, Miss Nancy C, res same as above. 
See, David C, grocer, 240 South, res 610 E Elm. 
See, Fred, Deputy County Collector, office in Court House, res 

602 E Elm. 
Shackelford, AYashington, col'd, plasterer, res 724 S Grant. 
Shackelford, Dee, col'd, laborer, res rear of 614 E Water. 
Shackelford, Fred, col'd, laborer, res 304 N Pearl. 
Shackelford, Henry, col'd, laborer, res rear of 614 E Water. 
Shade, Philip, broom maker, 701 State, res same. 
Shanahan, F., section boss, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res W Com- 
mercial, nr Anchor Mills, N S. 
Shanahan, Miss Mary, bds same as above. 
Shank, J. C, engineer, Railroad Shops, res Robberson ave, near 

Commercial st, N S. 



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Shank, Mrs. H., res Pacific st, near Robberson ave, N S. 

Shank, C. E., hiborer, bds with Mrs. Shank, as above. 

Shanks, John W., shoemaker, 13-4 Pub. Sq., res 805 Boonville. 

Sharp, Mark, col'd, farmer, res G13 S Jeft'erson. 

Shaver, Richard, col'd, teamster, res G02 South. 

Sheldon, J. B., train dispatcher, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Rob- 
berson ave, nr Pacific st, N S. 

Sheley, Robert, marble cutter, res 307 W Phelps. 

Sheley, Miss Mollie, res same as above. 

Sheley, Mrs. Elizabeth, res same as above. 

Shelton, William, brakemau, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, bds North 
Springfield House. 

Sheppard, Heniy, retired merchant, res 414: St Louis. 

Sheppard, Miss Margaret, res same as above. 

Sheppard, Charles, Cashier Greene County National Bank, lOG 
Public Square, res 42G St Louis. 

Sheppard, Joseph D., student, Drury College, res same as above. 

Sheppard, William D., traveling salesman, res 414 E Walnut. 

Sheppard, David D., merchant, 215 South, res 418 E Walnut. 

Sheppard, Frank, attorney at law, 202 South, res 419 E Walnut 

Sheppard, Celia, col'd, res 211 Hampton ave. 

Sheppard, Sargent, col'd, res same as above. 

Sherwood, A. C, carriage and wagon maker. Commercial st, near 
Freight Depot, N S. 

Sherwood, W. A., blacksmith, as above. 

Sherwood, I^C. A., hostler at Stoughton's stable, Boonville st, N S, 
bds with A. C. Sherwood, as above. 

Shine, Frank, agent for school furniture, bds 307 W Olive. 

Shipley, E. R., Postmaster, 224 College, res 403 E Walnut. 

Shipley, William, merchant tailor, 20G South, res 300 E Elm. 

Shipman, Mrs. J. P., res GOO S Jefferson. 

Shipman, Fi'^nkj clerk, 143 Public Square, res same as above. 

Shockley, F. M., (Shockley & White, carpenters,) 208 S Jefferson, 
res 525 W Pine. 

Short, John, mail agent, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res 502 S Jeff'n. 

Shortey, Mrs. Rosina, works at 311 S Main. 

Show, Nancy, col'd, washerwoman, res 232 Weaver. 

Show, Rosa, col'd, servant, 413 W Phelps. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTOEY. 255 

Shrable, John, train dispatcher, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, resides 

Pacific, between Clay and Webster, N S. 
Shrivels, Miss Hnldah J., waiter, at 305 South. 
Shropshire, Rev. John N., Pastor African M. E. Church, res 402 

E. Center. 
Shroud, George, col'd, waiter, 219 College, res 608 South. 
Slmll, Edward, teamster, res 405 S Jefferson. 
Shultz, John, col'd, blacksmith, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

711 South. 
Shumate, Lottie, col'd, res rear of 514 Cherry. 
Shumate, Henry, col'd, res same as above. 
Shutt, Mrs. C, res 826 N Jefferson. 
Sibley, F. M., book-keeper, Railroad ShojDS, res. cor. Commercial 

and Washington sts, N S. 
Simmons, P. T., (Simmons & Travers, attorneys at law,) 107 Pub. 

Square, res 1301 N Campbell. 
Simmons, Isom, laborer, S. & W. M. Railroad, res at Steam Pump, 

Washington st, N S. 
Simmons, John, cigar maker, with A. Hornbostel, 221 Boonville, 

res 216 same. 
Simmons, Mrs. E. C, res 1114 N Jefferson. 
Sims, James, millwright, res 405 N Campbell. 
Sims, James P., saddler, with A. P. Routh, Boonville, resides 211 

North Main. 
Sims, Miss Mary J., res 308 S Patten alley. 
Sims, Isaac, col'd, clerk, 139 Pub. Sq., res 406 N Jefferson. 
Sims, Henry, col'd, farmer, res 503 Weaver. 
Sims, Julia, col'd, washerwoman, res 505 Weaver. 
Slater, H. B., student Drury College, bds Fairbanks Hall. 
Slayer, Mrs. A. F., works at 419 E Walnut. 
Slaughter, Charles, col'd, laborer, Freight Depot, N. S., res 1103 

Washington ave. 
Smallstig, William, harness maker, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 

122 Pub. Sq., res 406 E Walnut. 
Smith, M. K., proprietor Springfield Woolen Mills, resides 512 

West Lynn. 
Smith, Jared E., Representative in State Legislature; merchant, 

127 Pub. Sq., res 705 N Main. 



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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 257 

Smith, W. R, clerk, 127 Pub. Sq., res 406 W Center. 

Smith, M. C, hack di'iver, res Pacific st, nr Jefferson ave, N S. 

Smith, B. C, res 329 Boonville. 

Smith, Austin A., grocer, 712 Boonville, res 811 same. 

Smith, James H., traveling salesman, bds Metropolitan Hotel. 

Smith, Oliver, ti'aveling salesman, res 207 E Center. 

Smith, Marshall N., clerk, 209 Sonth, res 412 Washington ave. 

Smith, Don, clerk, 215 South, res Robberson ave, N S. 

Smith, Lucian B., dentist, res 412 Washington ave. 

Smith, Mrs. Augusta* M., physician and surgeon, office and res' 

412 Washington ave. 
Smith, Robert, res 311 South Market. 
Smith, N. J., painter, 207 South, bds 311 South. 
Smith, David, machinist, Springfield Iron Works, res 209 West 

Phelps. 
Smith, Elijah, brakeman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, boards Harding 

House, N S. 
Smith, James H., carpenter, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Benton 

ave, nr Commercial st, N S. 
Smith, Horace T., carpenter, Railroad Shops, res cor Boonville 

and State sts, N S. 
Smith, Charles, carpenter, bds 313 W Phelps. 
Smith, Morris, carpenter, res 907 N Campbell. 
Smith, Charles, carpenter, bds with B. A. Fay, Comm'l st, N S. 
Smith, Wm. M., collar maker, with A. P. Routh, 213 Boonville st, 

res 515 W Phelps. 
Smith, Martin, shoemaker, with Baltz & Son, Benton ave, resides 
• Robberson ave, nr Atlantic st, N S. 
Smith, John T., res 218 N Patten alley. 
Smith, Isaac, teamster, res rear of 801 S Grant. 
Smith, Miss Leni L., music teacher, res 512 Lynn. 
Smith, Mrs. Mary, res 209 W. Phelps. 
Smith, Mrs. Catherine, res 218 N Patten alley. 
Smith, Miss CjTithia, works for Mrs. Lowry, Campbell street, op 

Wagon Yard, N S. 
Smith, Miss Julia, works at 306 State. 
Smith, Marion, col'd, plasterer, res 1111 Earle. 
Smith, Wesley, col'd, cook, res 717 St Louis. 



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Smith, Mabala, col'cl, cook, res 210 Dollison. 

Smith, Penny, col'd, midwife, res 51G Weaver. 

Smith, Annie, col'd, works at 207 E Center. 

Smith, Samuel, col'd, laborer,. res 505 E Water. 

Smith, Charles, col'd, laborer, res same as above. 

Smith, Priscilla, cold, res 720 S Grant. 

Smith, Louis, col'd, laborer, res 814 Washington. 

Smith, Major, col'd, res G17 Franklin. 

Smith, Mary, col'd, res 208 E Water. 

Smith, Joseph, col'd, res 305 Weaver. 

Smith, Caesar, col'd, res 617 Lincoln. 

Smith, William, col'd, laborer, res rear of 541 W Pine. 

Smith, John, col'd, laborer, res 717 St Louis. 

Smith, Charity, col'd, res 003 S Jefferson. 

Smith, J. M., col'd, laborer, res same as above. 

Suavely, D. H., (Conlon & Suavely, carpenters,) 308 College, res. 

602 S Jefferson. 
Snow, Isrum, night Avatch, Springfield Wagon Factory, resides 

211 Mill. 
Snow, Mrs. Amanda, res same as above. 
Snow. Hollet, teamster for John Schmook, 400 Boonville, resides 

305 Mill. 
Snowden, John, policeman, res 1001 Concord. 
SAyder, William, farmer, res 407 Washington ave. 
Sommers, Victor, (Victor Sommers & Co., merchants,) 109 Public 

Square, res 309 E Elm. 
Southworth, M. H., stone mason, res 634 W Walnut. 
Speaker, E., tinner, res 310 Brower's ave. 
Speck, Miss Sallie, works for Mrs. Goldsmith, Jefferson, near 

Pacific st, N S. 
Spencer, Bob, cold, res 615 Franklin. 
Spencer, Mary, col'd, res 609 Franklin. 
Spicer, John, brakeman, St. L. & S. F. E. R., bds Lyon House, 

N Springfield. 
Sprague, H. C, Foreman Bridge Shop, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, 

res Benton ave, north of Pass. Depot, N S. 
Sprague, G. B., brakeman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, resides same 

as above. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 259 

Sproul, Miss Eliza, res 207 E Center. 

Squib, Wesley, carder and spinner, Springfield Woolen Mills, 

res 416 W Lynn. 
Staley, J. P., carpenter, Railroad Shops, N S., res 821 N. Jeff'n. 
Stanley, Mrs. Celia, washerwoman, res 400 N Pearl. 
Stansfield, George, hostler, with W. P. Whitlock, 112 Public Sq., 

res 405 W Olive. 
Stark, C. L., stone mason, bds with Gamble, Comm'l st, N S. 
Stark, Mrs. A. D., res Campbell st, nr Freight Depot, N S. 
Stauffer, David, proprietor Arkansas House, 219 W Olive. 
Stauffer, Miss Ellen, res as above. 
Stearns, Mrs. A. H., res 313 W Phelps. 

Steele, A., col'd, fireman, Sp. Cotton Mills, res 808 Wash'n ave. 
Steele, Harriet, col'd, res rear of 614 St. Louis. 
Steele, George, col'd, servant at 714 S Jeiferson. 
Steffen, W. F., grocer, 329 Boonville, res same. 
Stefifen, Fred W., shoemaker, 418 Boonville, res same. 
Stefifen, John, res as above. 

Steiger, George, grocer, 208 Boonville, res 212 same. 
Stellwag, L. W., feather renovater, res nr Fulbright spring. 
Stenry, Miss Lizzie, works 511 W Walnut. 
Stephens, J. A., post office book store, 224 College, resides 312 

St. Louis street. 
Stephens, W. M., agent for musical instruments, res 510 N Jeff. 
Stephens, Mrs. P. C, res 204 Mt. Vernon. 
Stephens, P. P., iorevasin job de]isa'tm.ent, J^atriot-Advei-tiser, 208 

St. Louis, res as above. 
Stephens, W. O., (Stephens & Sabin, grocers,) 209 St. Louis, res 

510 Benton ave. 
Stevens, L. F., watchman, Springfield Cot. Mills, res 407 E Pine. 
Stephenson, Matthew, hostlei*, Perkins' stable, 213 W 01ive,res 209 

Kimbrough. 
Stephenson, Douglas, fireman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res corner 

Jefferson and Locust, N S. 
.Stewart, A. D., car inspector, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res corner 

Jefferson and Locust, N S. 
Stewart, W. P., traveling salesman, res 404 Benton ave. 
.Stewart, Miss Viola C, res as above. 



isGO SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

D^^Beware of Bogus Agents and Spurious Machines 
The Singer Manufacturing Co.'s 

NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHINE 



NOW SELLING AT THE 



GREAT REDUCTION OF 0^0 LESS THAN FORIVIER PRICE 

^ THE BEST IN THE WORLD ! *^^ 



The best always wins in the 
long run! ! 



Buy only the Genuine! Beware 
of Counterfeits! ! 



We eul)niit to any caiiclid reailer.Uliat a Macliinc whose sales steadily increase 
througli years of adversity and unparalleled depression in business, while the sales of 
every competitor fall off lieavily year by year, 

OMUST BE THE BEST MACHINE.O 

No SINGER MACHINE is genuine without our Trade Mark 
stamped on the arm of the Machine. 

MACHINES SOLD ON THE LEASE OR INSTALLMENT PLAN. 



=Owners of i^INUER MACIIINKS are CAUTIONED not to allow their ma- 
chines to be tampered with by so-called traveling repairers, as no one id 
authorized to work on our machines except our authorized agents. Parties bringing 
machines to our OFFICE for repairs are GUARANTEED SATISFACTION. 



The Singer Manufacturing Co.. 

Branch Gflfice, J. B. DIXON, Manager, 
208 St. Louis St., - - Springfield, Mo. 

W. F. PAYNE. 

With the Singer Manufacturing Company, and Dealer in 

Tuckers, Ruflers, Needles, Oils and Parts for All Machines. 

Machines sold for Good Notes or on Monthly Payments. 

«®"Old Machines Repared, Rebuilt and Warranted to Run as 

Well as NEW. 

Office 208 St. Louis Street, Springfield, Mo. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 261 

Stewart, Miss Clara A., res as above. 

Stewart, Miss Margaret A., teacher, res as above. 

Stiles, Joliu, farmer, res 020 E Phelps. 

Stine, Henry, clerk, 210 College, bds 319 W Olive. 

StinsoD, David, col'd, laborer, res 519 Monroe. 

Stites, Miss Emma, milliner. Commercial st, cor Robberson ave, 

res with H. H. Haynes, Jefferson, nr State, N S. 
Stites, Miss Helen, res as above. 
Stitsell, Geo. W., laborer, res 605 Billings. 
Stokes, William, blacksmith, cor Boonville and Pacific, res Boon- 

ville, nr Public School, N S. 
Stokes, J. R., blacksmith as above, res as above. 
Stone, Sparkman, shoemaker, with J. Shanks, 181 Public Square, 

res 509 E Elm. 
Stone, O. M., agent for sewing machines, and editor Great South 

loest, 207 St. Louis, bds 217 South. 
Stone, James, col'd, (Gatewood & Stone, grocers,) 221 St. Louis, 

res 401 Washington ave. 
Stone, Anna, col'd, res as above. 
Stormes, Gregory, miner, res 510 W Chestnut. 
Stoughton, James A., stock dealer, livery and saloon keeper, nr 

Freight Depot, res cor Pacific st and Robberson ave, N S. 
Stover, J. P., carpenter, res 410 Washington ave. 
Straw, Albert, shipping cl'k, Freight Depot, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Stroud, Aaron, barber, with A. V. Gueringer, 216 College, boards 

rear 615 St. Louis. 
Stroud, Geo., col'd, works at 219 College. 
Stuart, Miss Sallie, res 408 St. Louis. 
Stuart, Miss Emma, res as above. 
Stuart, George, col'd, laborer, res 408 E Center. 
Stutzman, F. P., blacksmith, with S. R. Beagle, 221 W South al- 
ley, res 219 N Patten alley. 
Stutzman, John M., carpenter, res 412 E Pine. 
Stutzman, Miss Mahala, res as above. 
Stutzman, Miss Adeline, res as above. 
Sullivan, John P., bar tender, 215 W Olive, bds same. 
Sully, Mrs. C. M., boarding house keeper, Jefferson, nr Pacific, N S. 
SiTrges, Mrs. Anna, res 1208 Boonville. 



2G2 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Sutter, L., (Sutter & Headlej', grocers,) 215 Boonville, resides 

315 E Phelps. 
Sweet. A. W., dealer in real estate, bds Harding House, N S. 
Swor, Miss Julia A., seamstress, bds 204: W AValnut. 



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Talcott, D. R., farmer, res cor Benton ave and Pacific st, N S. 

Tallen, Thos., laborer, res 208 W Phelps. 

Tallen, Miss Mary, res same as above. 

Taunt, Almet, stone cutter, res 610 St. Louis. 

Taunt, Frank, hostler, at Agnew's stable, 214 W Olive, bds 215 
same. 

Taylor, J. Z., clerk, with Fox & MeiNlasters, "\V Commercial st, 

. res cor Commercial and Boonville, N S. 

Taylor, H. D., brakeman, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res cor Pacific 
st and Robberson ave, N S. 

Taylor, E. D., Delmonico Restaurant, Commercial st, near Boon- 
ville, N S. 

Tedrick, George, clerk, 288 South, res 208 ^X Walnut: 

Tedrick, Robert, res same as above. 

Teed, Orlo, carpenter, res 804 Florence. 

Teed, Harry H., machinist, Springfield Iron Works, res same as 
above. 

Teed, Miss Anna, res 412 N Campbell. 

Teed, Prissy, col'd, waiter, 210 St, Louis. 

Tefft, J. E., physician and surgeon, 144 Pub. Sq., res 408 St. Louis. 

Templin, Dr. F., bds 313 W Phelps. 

Terry, Robert, res 302 Pacific. 

Terry, Joseph, laborer, res 409 College. 

Terry, D. M., horse jockey, res same as above. 

Teveball, Louis, col'd, laborer, res 304 Weaver. 

Teveball, Francis, col'd, washerwoman, res 511 Weaver. 

Thackery, W. R., carpenter, res 509 N Campbell. 

Thackery, Adalaska, painter, res same as above. 

Thackery, H. M., blacksmith, res same as above. 

Thomas, A. B., (Thomas & Norris, proprietors Metropolitan Ho- 
tel,) 220 College. 



SPRINGFIELD DIEECTOEY. 263 

Thomas, Miss Martha, works at 215 W. Olive. 

Thomas. John, col'd, laborer, res rear of 541 W Pine. 

Thomas, Hickey, col'd, res rear of 701 Weaver. 

Thompson, M. C, machinist, Spgf'd Wagon Factory, res 215 E 
Water. 

Thompson, Geo. W., machinist, res 509 N Main. 

Thompson, Samuel, miller, at Nevada City, res 500 N Main. 

Thompson, AVm. F., harness maker, res 315 Mill. 

Thompson, Jas. R., painter, res 315 Mill. 

Thompson, C. W., painter, res 615 W Phelps. 

Thompson, Mrs. Mary A., res 315 Mill. 

Thompson, Miss Hester A., waiter at Metropolitan, res 315 Mill. 

Thorsan, George, blacksmith, Railroad Shops, bds North Spring- 
field House. 

Thoruhill, William, res rear of 535 W Pine. 

Thornhill, James H., res as above. 

Thornhill, John W., res as above. 

Thrasher, C. W., (Thrasher & Young, attorneys-«t-law,) 125 Pub. 
Sq., res 605 Boonville. 

Thurston, Henry, -carpenter, res 721 South. 

Tilley, Frank, col'd, laborer, res 232 Weaver. 

Tillman, W. J., farmer, res 408 State. 

Tillman, Mrs. A. M., res as above. 

Timball, Julia, col'd, works at 501 N Jefferson. 

Timmons,W. P., millinery and fancy goods, 133 Pub. Sq., res same. 

Tinker, W. H., traveling salesman, bds 317 South. 

Titus, Joseph, (Titus & Ferguson, grocers,) 225 St. Louis, res 
606 E Walnut. 

Tompkins, Clay, painter, res rear of 507 Market. 

Tompkins, Miss Josie, res as above. • 

Toomer, R. F., traveling salesman, res 714 S Jefferson. 

Townes, Richard, painter, 220 College, res 728 S Campbell. 

Townes, John J., hack-driver, bds 215 W Olive. 

Townsend, Wm. M. A., dealer in boots and shoes, 101 Pub. Sq., 
res 514 Benton ave. 

Townsend, Miss Sadie V., student, res as above. 

Townsend, W. N., clerk, 101 Pub. Sq., res as above. 

Townsend, G. H., student, res as above. f 



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SPKIXGFIELD DIKECTORY. 



Townsend, J. B., (J. B. Towiisend & Co., hardware dealers,) 123 
Public Scjuare. res 312 E "Walnut. 

Townsend, Thomas, clerk, as above, res as above. 

Townsend, Edward F., student, res as above. 

Townsend, W., clerk, 215 Boonville, res 31(5 Cherry. 

Townsend, T. B., stock-dealer, res G02 N Jeft'erson. 

Townsend, T. B., jr., clerk, 215 South, res same as above. 

Townsend, M., stock dealer, res 124 Public Square. 

Townsend, A. M., trader, headquarters at Probate Clerk's office, 
Court House. 

Trace, D. B., carpenter, res 829 N Jefferson. 

Thrace, Miss M. A., res as above. 

Trace}', J. P., (Leach & Tracey, editor.s I^atrlot-Adoertiser,) 208 
St. Louis, res 809 W AYalnut. 

Tracey, John R., clerk, Metropolitan Hotel, 220 College. 

Trammel, Mrs. P. A., res 901 N Main. 

Translield, John, watchman at Schmook's Mill, bds 32G Boonville. 

Trantham, W. H. B., editor Southwester, Jefferson, nr Commer- 
cial, N S, res Benton ave. 

Travers, O. H., (Simmons & Travers, attorneys-atdaw,) 107 Pub- 
lic Square, res 711 Billings. 

Trowbridge, G. N., brickmaker, Schmook's Yard, North Grant, 
resides 607 same. 

Truesdell, J. B., laborer, res Benton ave nr State, N S. 

Tucker, Miss Laura, student, res 1322 Benton ave. 

Tucker, Isaac, grain dealer, res 508 W "Walnut. 

Turner, N. B., grocer, 210 Boonville, res same. 

Turner, D. W., County Assessor, res 607 E "Walnut. 

Turner, Mrs. Ellen, works at 322 South. 

Tuthill, Joshua, book-keeper, 137 Pub. Sq., bds 226 St. Louis. 

Tutt, Louis, col'd, gardener, res rear of 603 "W Phelps. 

Twigger, George, carpenter. Railroad Shops, resides east of the 
Jefferson road, N S, 

Twigger, John, gardener, res as above. 

Twombley, A. F., engineer, S. & W. M., Railroad, res Washing- 
ton ave, nr Pacific st, N S. 



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Ullman, Dr. L., dealer in county warrants, residence and oflfice 309 

College. 
Unwake, Upton, teamster, bds with A. B. Clayton, Benton avenue, 

nr Pacific st, N S. 
Underbill, W. A., tailor, res 418 E Elm. 
Underwood, F. J., dealer in patent rights, res Benton ave, corner 

Atlantic st, N S. 
Upham, F. B., brick molder, res corner Pacific st and Robberson 

avenue, N S. 



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Van Arsdale, Mrs. C. M., res 214 E Walnut. 

Tan Bibber, James, County Clerk, office in Court House, resides 

711 Boonville. 
Van Bibber, Alfred H., student, res same as above. 
Yanderbilt, J., carpenter, bds 330 St Louis. 
Yanboose, Dr. Z., physician and surgeon, 206 Boonville, res 60 7 

W Walnut. 
Van Hoozer, Isaac, drummer, res 491 N Main. 
Yan Hoozer, Mrs. Isaac, boarding house keeper, 401 N Main. 
Yaughan, J. R., (Boj'd & Yaughan, attorneys at law,) 102 Public 

Square, res 315 W Chestnut. 
Yaughn, Benj. N., col'd, farmer, res 717 N Evans. 
Yaughn, Lucinda, col'd, res same as above. 
Yaughn, Columbus, col'd, farmer, res 501 N Jefferson. 
Yaughn, S. M., cold, clerk, 217 St Louip, bds same as above. 
Yaughn, Dan, col'd, laborer, res 511 N Grant. 
Yeech, A., clerk, Freight Depot, N S, res Pacific st, nr Campbell. 
Yest, Mrs. Melinda, res 800 Boonville. 

Yick, G. O., miller at Anchor Mills, res W Commercial st, N S. 
Yickrey. Miss Jennie, di-essmaker, res 615 W Phelps. 
Yinton, S. S., jr., clerk. Doling, Parce & Gray, Commercial street, 

bds Harding House, N S. 
Yinton, Jackson, cold, res rear of 615 St Louis. 
Yinton, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res same as above. 
Yolner, A. W., res 403 N Main. 

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2GG BPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Volner, George, machinist, res same as above. 

Von Gunden, Mrs. E., washerwoman, res 503 Boonville. 

Vroman, Mrs. Mary, res 513 E Ehn. 



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Watklill, J. S., attorney at law, 102 Public Square, res 701 Pearl. 
Waddill, James R., (Waddill & Crenshaw, attorneys at law,) 102 

Public Square, res 703 N Jefferson. 
Waddill, R. S., traveling salesman, with Keet, Rountree & Co.. 

120 Public Square, res 6^0 S Jefferson. 
W addings, J. M., cabinet maker, with Kassler & Paxson, 223 Col- 
lege, bds 219 College. 
Wagner, Adol]')h, book binder, with C. B. Mclntire, 221 South st, 

res 400 Benton ave. 
Wagner, Albert, engineer, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, res Jefferson, 

nr Division, N S. 
Wagner, Celia, col'd, works at 212 E SoTith alley. 
AVagnon, Miss Sarah, works at 707 State. 
Waite, Mrs. D. P., (J. B. Townsend & Co., hardware,) 123 Public 

Square, res 416 E Walnut. 
Waite, Mii s Mianie, student, Drury College, bds Fairbanks Hall. 
Waits, Isaac, wiper. Round House, bds cor Pac. and Webster, N S. 
Waldrup, J. M., farmer, res 303 N Main. 
Walker, Horace, machinist, Springfield Iron Works, boards 22G 

St Louis. 
Walker, Ralph, res 413 E Pine. 

Walker, , col'd, res 701 N. Evans. 

Walker, Eliza, col'd, res 405 Washington ave. 

Walker, Caroline, col'd, servant, 305 W Center. 

Wallace, J. M., photographer, with W. S. Johnson, 218 St. Louis, 

bds 210 same. 
Wallace, Allen, col'd, works at 210 W Walnut. 
Wallace, Thomas, col'd, res 603 S Jefferson. 
Wallace, Martha, col'd, washerwoman, res 304 Weaver. 
Ward, N. W., agent for washing machines, res 629 W Walnut. 
Ward, Caleb, hack driver, res 409 Poplar. 
Ward, Joseph, expressman, res 519 W Elm. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 267 

Ward, Mrs. Sarah A., housekeeper, rear of 535 W Center. 

Ward, Benjamin, col'd, porter, MetropoHtan Hotel, res 418 E Ehii. 

Ward, John, col'd, laborer, res 310 Madison. 

AVard, George, col'd, stone mason, res 316 Madison. 

Ward, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res rear of 605 Wash'n st. 

Warner, S., machinist, Railroad Shops, res cor State and Washn 

streets, N S. 
Warner, S. M., laborer. Railroad Shops, res 1219 N Jefferson. 
Warren, Frank H., attorney at law, 204 St. Louis, bds 226 same. 
Watkins, Miss Martha, works at 307 E Pine. 
Watson, Lucy F., col'd, seamstress, res 618 St Louis. 
Weaver, J. J., farmer, res 523 W Phelps. 
Weaver, Miss Bettie, res same as above. 
Weaver, L., (Weaver, Wood & Co., merchants,) 118 Pub. Square, 

res 800 W Phelps. 
Weaver, Fred, grocer, 403 Boonville, res 308 E Phelps. 
Weaver, James, farmer, res 608 N Campbell. 
Weaver, George W., laborer, res 711 St. Louis. 
Weaver, John A., laborer, res same as above. 
Weaver, Jas., laborer, res 713 St Louis. 
Weaver, Allen, col'd, blacksmith, res rear of 515 E Center. 
AVeaver, Mrs. Mahala, col'd, washerwoman, res 405 AVash'n ave. 
AVeaver, Matilda, col'd, servant, 907 AVashington. 
AA'ebb, Mrs. Maria, res 413 E AA'alnut. 
AA'^ebster, AVm. C, carpenter, res corner AVashington avenue and 

Atlantic st, N S. 
AA^ellman, Mrs. G. B., proprietor South Street Boarding House, 

311 South St. 
AA'ellman, Henry, col'd, laborer, res 505 S Main. 
AA^ells, AA\ M., tin peddler, res 415 W Calhoun. 
AA^el's, Miss Arminta, res same as above. 
AVentworth, J. R., Passenger and Freight Agent, St. L. and S. F. 

Railroad, res Jefferson st, nr Locust, N S. 
Wesson, M. B., proprietor of Wesson brick yard, 705 N Grant. 
AVesson, Mrs. W. D., res same as above. 

West, Dr. A. J., dentist, 131 Public Square, res 701 Benton ave. 
Westmoreland, H., stock dealer, res 408 Benton ave. 
AA'"estmoreland, Miss Mary, res same as above. 



268 SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 

Westmoreland, Hannah, col'd, waslierwoman, resides rear of GOO 

St. Louis. 
Wliitcomb, O. A., (Whitconib & Williams, painters and paper 

hangers,) res 417 S Grant. 
White, Mrs. E. L., (Adams & White, •merchants,) 218 College, 

bds 210 St. Louis. 
White, B. T., clerk, 224 College, bds 305 South. 
Wliite, J. R., book-keeper, 211 College, res 204 Mt. Vernon. 
AVhite, J. T., (Nearing & White, meat market,) 217| College, res 

600 W Walnut. 
White, John E., (Shockley & White, carpenters,) 208 S Jefterson, 

res 609 N Main. 
AMiite, William, carjienter, res 909 Boonville. 
White, R. N., carpenter, res 720 South. 
White, John, col'd, barber, rear of 111 Public Square, boards 704 

Washington ave. 
^Miite, Afiron C, col'd, laborer, res 509 Weaver. 
Whitehead, G. M., (Whitehead & Patterson, painters,) 224 Col'ge, 

res 407 W Phelps. 
Whitehead, Jerry, col'd, teamster, res 1100 Earle. 
Whitfield, Dan, col'd, laborer, res 807 N Grant. 
AMiitlock, W. Porter, livery stable, 112 Public Scpiare, resides 

305 W Center. 
Whitsitt, Albert, col'd, farmer, res 207 Hampton ave. 
Whitsitt, George, col'd, laborer, res same as above. 
Whitsitt, Lucy, col'd, res same as above. 

Whitson, B. S., blacksmith, 216 W South al, res 801 W Walnut. 
AVhilson, Miss Laura, teacher, Room No. 10, Jefferson St. Public 

School, res same as above. 
Whitson, Miss Cora, artist, res same as above. 
AVhitson, Miss Lou., music teacher, res same as above. 
Whitson, Miss Ella, res same as above. 

Whitson, Albert, col'd, servant at Capt Jones', East Chestnut. 
AMiittaker, G. J., carpenter, Railroad Shops, res Benton ave, north 

of State st, N S. 
Wicker, Elizabeth, housekeeper, 413 N Campbell. 
Widman, C, baker, res 310 W Olive. 
Wiegmann, Rev. Karl, Minister German Evangelical Church, res 

212 Boonville. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 269 

Wiegmaii, H. B., picture agent, res 703 E Elm. 

Wigbtman, F. H., brakeman, St. L. & S. F. Raih'oad, res corner 

Webster and Pacific sts, N S. 
Wigbtman, Miss Jennie, res same as above. 
Wilbui-n, Ed., col'd, res rear of 617 St Louis. 
Wilburn, Antbony, servant, 210 E Walnut. 
Wilburn, Celia, col'd, res rear of 617 St Louis. 
Wilburn, Lazarus, col'd, res same as above. 
Wiley, W. F., res 707 Boonville. 

Wilkerson, Miss M. M., bair worker, res 206 N Jefferson. 
Wilkerson, J. F., tobacconist, witb Wm. Porter & Sons, 439 St. 

Louis, res 617 Billings. 
Wilkerson, David, wagon maker, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 

rear of 621 St Louis. 
Wilkerson, Tbomas A., Springfield Wagon Factory, resides same 

as above. 
Wilkison, Mrs. Jane, res 615 St. Louis. 
Wilks, Rev. Jesse M., Pastor Christian Church, 301 College, res 

322 South. 
Wilks, Henry, student, res 322 South. 
Willard, Miss Minnie, music teacher, res 412 E Water. 
Willeke, F. E., jeweler, 119 Public Square, bds 317 South. 
Willeke, Joseph G., jeweler, as above, bds 209 Mt. Vernon. 
Williams, Thomas, produce dealer, cor Walnut and Campbell, res 

226 College. 
Williams, John W., (Weaver, Wood & Co., merchants,) 110 Public 

Square, res 806 W Walnut. 
Williams, Newton, clerk for Newsom & Jarrett, 242 South, res 

610 W Walnut. 
Williams, Fred D., cigar maker, bds Lyon House, N S. 
Williams, John T., clerk Bridge and Road Dept's, St. L. & S. F. 

Railroad, res State st, bet Benton and Wash'n aves., N S. 
Williams, D. L., wagon maker, Springfield Wagon Factory, bds 

304 E Water. 
Williams, H. F., (Whitcomb &]Williams, painters and paper hang- 
ers,) res 507 Billings. 
Williams, Allen, hostler at Kinney's livery stable, E South alley, 

bds 212 South Campbell st. 



270 SPRINGFIELD DIBECTORY. 

"Williams, Chas, col'd, barber, res 1312 Wasb'n avo. 

Williams, Irving, ool'J, laborer, res 541 W Chestuut st. 

Williams, Maria, col'd, res rear of 211 S JoiTerson. 

Williamson, Mrs. Martba, res 409 N Pearl. 

Wilson, A. H., Comity Collector, office Court House, resides 502 

College street. 
Wilson, W. L.. druggist. Commercial st, near Freight Depot, bds 

with J. M. Wilson, W Commercial st, N S. 
Wilson, A. K., druggist, same as above, boards same. 
Wilson, J. M., farmer, res W Comm'l st, nr Anchor Mills, N S. 

Wilson, Mrs. , res G04 Lincoln. 

Wilson, G. W., auctioneer, res cor Campbell and State sts, N S. 

Wilson, Mrs. Amanda, servant at 313 W Phelps. 

Wilson, Mrs. Nancy, works at 905 Union. 

Wilson, Peter, col'd, gardener, at 419 Boonville. 

Wilson, Jane,' col'd, cook, at 701 Pearl. 

Wilson, Henry, col'd, laborer, res rear of 301 N. Jefforson. 

Wilson, Shade, col'd, laborer, res 307 N Evans. 

Wilson, Henry, col'd, teamster, bds G02 South. 

Y/ilson, Jane, col'd, res 222 E Center ave. 

Wilson, Jane, col'd, res Ebenezer road, N S. 

Wimmer, E., student at Catholic School, bds with Robt. Newman, 

cor Robberson ave and Pacific st, N S. 
Winfield, Alex., col'd, laborer, nr Ebenezer road, N S. 
Winfield, Handy, col'd, laborer, res rear of 614 E Water. 
Wirth, Henry, gardener, with J. T. Keet, 325 St Louis. 
Wise, Miss Mary, waiter, at Mrs. Hamilton's, Commercial st, bet 

Benton and Washington aves, N S. 
Wisener, Sylvester, col'd, laborer, res rear of 605 Washington ave. 
.Withrow, S. D., clerk with D. C. See, 240 South st, res 616 E Elm. 
Witty, James, laborer, 404 W State. 

Woelk, E. O., tobacconist, 124 Pub. Sq., res 213 E Walnut. 
Wood, J. M., (Weaver, Wood & Co., di-y goods and groceries,) 

118 Pub. Sq., res 600 College. 
Woodbury, D. M., (Henshey & Woodbury, dry goods and cloth 

ing.) 211 Boonville st, res 219 Benton ave. 
Woodle, T. J., teamster, res Pacific st, nr Jefferson ave, N S. 
Woodrow, Garrett, col'd, farmer, res rear of 507 E AVater. 



SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY. 271 

AVoodrum, N. J., col'd, well digger, res 703 South. 

Woods, , plasterer, bds 215 W Olive. 

Y\"oodH, Lydia Jane, col'd, res rear of 615 St Louis. 

Woolf, Daniel, (Woolf Bros., clothiers,) 141 Public Square, res 407 

E AValDut. 
Woolf, E. M., salesman with S. W. McLaughlin, 309 N. Campbell, 

res 304 N Grant. 
Woolf. J. H. B., clerk, with W. A. Hall, 110 Public Sq , bds 210 

St Louis. 
Wollard, Henry, col'd, blacksmith, with McCurdy & Collins, 331-3 

St. Louis, res 233 Benton ave. 
Wollard, A. Lafayette, col'd, laborer, res 233 Benton ave. 
Woolley, Geo. A. C, Register U. S. Land Office, res 510 WYv^alnut. 
A^'oolsey, N. W., laborer, res 409 College. 

Worrell, Mrs. S. M., ice cream salooji, 132 Pub., Sq., res same. 
Worrell, Caleb, tobacconist, with Geo. Anthony, res 719 South. 
Wren, John, laborer, with with J. F. Atzerfc, 728 S Main. 
Wright, Dr. C. F., Dentist, lOG Pub. Sq., res 717 Boonville. 
'^^'right, E. A., ag't mvisical instruments and sewing machines, 

208 South, res 403 S Jefferson. 
A\'right, A. W., architect and builder, res Arcade, nr Commercial 

street, N S. 
Wright, Asa P., machinist, St. L. & S. F. Railroad, boards with 

A. W Wright, Arcade st, N S. 
Wright, Thomas E., butcher. Commercial st., one door west of 

Lyon House, N S. 
Wright, C. P., tailor, rear of 111 Pub. Sq., res 535 W Center. 
Wright, John, carpenter, Springfield Iron Works, 213 Mill street, 

res 720 S Main. 
Wright, Jacob, col'd. (Wright & Jefferson, shoemakers,) 210 North 

Jefferson, res same. 
Wrightsman, Joseph, Baptist Minister, res 310 South alley. 
Wunder, Isaac S., butcher, with E. Wunder & Co., 219 St. Louis, 

res over meat market. 
Wunder, Benj. J., butcher, with E Wunder & Co., 219 St. Louis, 

bds St. Louis Street House. 
Wyland, Ernest, expressman, resides Webster, near Commercial 

street, N. S. 



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I. PabllcJ^a 
1. Court HouHC. 

3. M^trormllUD Hotel. 

4. Ptjbll<- School. 

5. Camt)«rrUn'I IV**hjl«rlmn Ctaarch. 

6. Cmlvhry l*Tf*i>jtvr\MD Churrh (n«w}. 

7. CaUary PrMbnerian Cborcb (old). 

8. EpUcopftl Chureb. 

9. M. E. Charcb. 

10. H. E- Church. South. 

11. Cbii«tlan a'sropbcUIte) Church. 

12. Calhfjilr-Chtirch. 

13. Lor«*tto Vniinft Lwlle* Academy. 
U, Urnry (>tllp([«- 
lA. Fatrl.ank'K Uall. 

16. Colored Public School. 

17. AfHcan M. E. Church. 
IS. Colored M. E. Churrh. 

19. Colored Baptist Church. 
30. Colored Fr<?*byt«Tian Ctaarch. 
ai. S|irlngfleld (Jotton Milla. 
W. Sprin^rld Woolen MlUa. 
23 S. A. W M. Jt. K. Depot. 
M. Hprinjrflrld Wa^on Factory, 
afi. .Springfield Iron Worka. 

20. North .sprtiif[n'>ld Public Sahool. 
17. Conjfrfjfiitlonnl Church. 

28. La FayelH* .H*|'i«rc. 

29. Wa<hin^n Squ 

30. Franklin .Square. 

31. 8i. I.. A S. K. Freight Depot. 

32. Ht. L. A S. K. Pawenger Depot. 
83. N. H. WaCer Work*. 

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